Power Outage in Wilson, NC

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Wilson Energy
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Duke Energy
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NES
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CPS Energy
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Evergy
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Wilson Power Outages Caused by Weather

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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 Wilson County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Wilson County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.

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May 20, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree and power line were reported down near the 4700 block of St Marys Church Rd in Lucama.

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May 20, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Two power poles, as well as power lines, were down due to fallen trees, blocking the road near the 2800 block of Forest Hills Rd SW.

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August 1, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were reported down on Ward Boulevard.

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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 Wilson County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Wilson County as a result of the strong winds.

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March 11, 2020

A strong mid level disturbance and associated cold front moved across the area during the evening into the overnight. Isolated to scattered strong to severe storms developed in advance of the front. Several of the storms produced damaging winds that resulted in damage to power poles and a structure.

News

National Quadball Tournament Comes to Marion This Weekend

Quadball, or quidditch, has a regional tournament this weekend in Marion.

Nov 11, 2022

Greensboro neighborhood dealing with power outages after storm | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Some people living in the Hamilton Forest neighborhood in Greensboro were without electricity and running water for nearly 72 hours. Around two dozen Duke Energy lineworkers restored the power in the community Monday afternoon. “We lose power very quickly, and it takes a while to get it back,” said Richard Ranieri, […]

Oct 3, 2022

Duke Energy crews assess damage, restore power for thousands of customers across Carolinas | Duke Energy | News Center

Thousands of Duke Energy crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in North Carolina and South Carolina following Hurricane Ian.

Oct 1, 2022

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Sep 29, 2022

Duke Energy urges customers in the Carolinas to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Ian | The Sumter Item

Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during …

Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian North Carolina Zoom In Zoom In

Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."

Sep 25, 2022

Downed power lines close I-77 in both directions in south Charlotte Open Navigation Close Navigation

Both directions of Interstate 77 are shut down in south Charlotte Monday morning due to downed power lines across the roadway, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Sep 19, 2022

4,400+ in Horry County briefly without power because of animal, Santee Cooper says | WBTW Open Navigation Close Navigation

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A power outage early Monday afternoon briefly left about 4,400 Santee Cooper customers in southern Horry County without service, the utility said. The outage, which included the Horry Georgetown Technical College campus and most of the Woodland Park area, began about 12:30 p.m., and service was restored by about 1 […]

Aug 8, 2022

Transformer fires cause power outage in Mt. Juliet | Community | wilsonpost.com

Two transformer fires near Green Hill High School caused power outages for residents for about an hour Friday afternoon.

Aug 5, 2022

Strong storms move across NC, downing trees and powerlines

A hot and humid day turned dark and stormy.

Jul 26, 2022

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Power seems to be out for all of Wilson WI 54027. When might the power be back on.

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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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Wilson, North Carolina

City Wilson
County Wilson
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27893, 27894, 27895, 27896

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