Power Outage in Rocky Mount, NC

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City of Rocky Mount
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(252) 467-4800
Duke Energy
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Edgecomb-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation
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(800) 690-0657
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Dominion Energy
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Tarboro Electric Utility
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(252) 641-4252

Rocky Mount Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 9, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power poles and power lines were blown down on North Carolina Highway 33.

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September 30, 2022 - Tropical Storm

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Edgecombe County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Edgecombe County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.

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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 Edgecombe County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Edgecombe 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.

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News

Man charged with first-degree murder in homicide case | Crime | rockymounttelegram.com

A suspect is behind bars on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with a man being found unconscious in a vehicle after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the Ravenwood

Oct 12, 2022

Police investigate shooting of man, theft of his vehicle | Crime | rockymounttelegram.com

A man was struck by gunfire early Friday morning in Gold Rock and his vehicle also was stolen, police said.

Oct 8, 2022

Ian leaves soaking rain, some power outages in Roanoke region

The remnants of the tropical system that hit Florida and South Carolina this week soaked the Roanoke Valley on Friday night, leaving scattered local power outages, particularly east toward Bedford

Oct 1, 2022

PHOTOS: Power outages, cleanup continues as Triangle recovers from Ian | WUNC

Ian will continue to weaken near the North Carolina-Virginia border through late today, according to the 11 a.m. report from the National Hurricane Center.

Oct 1, 2022

City of Rocky Mount preparing for Hurricane Ian Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

You can call (252) 467-4800 to report a power outage, downed power lines or any electric, gas, water or sewer emergencies.

Sep 30, 2022

Rain, wind sweep through area | Local News | rockymounttelegram.com

The Twin Counties remain under a tropical storm warning after Hurricane Ian made landfall about 2 p.m. today in Georgetown, S.C.

Sep 30, 2022

NC Rocky Mount man could face death penalty after child found dead

A 30-year-old Rocky Mount man could be sentenced to death row after a 1-year-old died in a home.

Sep 19, 2022

Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WNCT Open Navigation Close Navigation

More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.

Sep 10, 2022

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Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.

Aug 31, 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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Rocky Mount, North Carolina

City Rocky Mount
County Edgecombe
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27801, 27802, 27803, 27804, 27815

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