Power Outage in Roanoke Rapids, NC

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Dominion Energy
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Duke Energy
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Roanoke Electric Cooperative
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(800) 358-9437
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Danville Utilities
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(434) 773-8300
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Halifax Electric Membership Corporation
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(800) 690-0522

Roanoke Rapids Power Outages Caused by Weather

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October 29, 2020 - Strong Wind

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Halifax County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Halifax County as a result of the strong winds.

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August 4, 2020 - Tropical Storm

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Halifax County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Halifax County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

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February 7, 2020 - Strong Wind

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county, including one tree that fell on a car. In addition, a 46 mile per hour wind gust was measured at the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport.

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January 12, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees were reported down on power lines near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 561 and North Carolina Highway 43.

Essex - Essex
September 6, 2019 - Tropical Storm

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph resulted in scattered trees and power lines down across Halifax County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Halifax County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

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July 27, 2022

Central North Carolina was under a mid-level ridge of high pressure over the southeastern US, while the stronger mid-level flow was over the Mississippi Valley into the Mid-Atlantic states. While there was no defined surface boundary, isolated/scattered storms developed in the mid to late afternoon across the area. Another round of more widespread showers and storms tracked from south-central Virginia into the central North Carolina Piedmont and Coastal Plain in the mid to late-evening hours. Several of the storms produced downed trees and resultant power outages.

April 3, 2006

NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES.

News

1 displaced in Hillsborough house fire during Ian: officials Open Navigation Close Navigation

One person is displaced after a house fire in Hillsborough during Hurricane Ian Friday night, according to the Orange Rural Fire Department.

Oct 1, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

City Roanoke Rapids
County Halifax
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27870

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