Power Outage in Winston Salem, NC

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Power outage in Winston Salem, North Carolina? Contact your local utility company.

Duke Energy
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EnergyUnited
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Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation
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(336) 356-8241
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Amicalola Electric Memebership Corporation
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(706) 253-0359 Report Online
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Georgia Power
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Winston Salem Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 21, 2007 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees were blown down through the city. Power lines were also reported down.

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5-7 inches of Snow, 55 MPH Wind Gusts to Blast I-80 Summit loading...

Five to seven inches of snow coupled with winds gusting as high as 55 mph could make for very difficult travel on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne Thursday.

Nov 16, 2022

Four years after Hurricane Florence, $3.1M tackles flood mitigation region-wide | Port City Daily

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — The greater Wilmington region raked up a fifth of state funding earmarked to improve roadways affected by flooding. Tuesday…

Nov 15, 2022

Storm that passed through Killeen caused widespread power outages, spawned tornado near Jarrell | Local News | kdhnews.com

More than 1,000 households and business in Killeen, Copperas Cove and Harker Heights were still without power late Tuesday, following a Monday night storm that delivered high winds, hail and

Oct 25, 2022

Duke Energy map shows major power outage in Winston-Salem | wfmynews2.com

Lights went out for 10,000 homes and businesses in Winston-Salem Tuesday afternoon. City officials say it could take several hours to restore power.

Oct 4, 2022

North Carolina A&T classes resume after outage

North Carolina A&T has resumed classes after electrical service was restored to most of the campus.

Oct 4, 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

North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian. Live updates on storm

Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia

Oct 2, 2022

North Carolina man died using generator after Ian outages

At least one North Carolina person is dead while using a generator after Ian causes power outages

Oct 1, 2022

North Carolina: Gusty wind, rain causes power outages

Power out? Find out how to report power outages to Duke Energy and other companies in your area in North Carolina.

Oct 1, 2022

Fallen trees in Piedmont Triad damage homes, knock out power for around 350,000 people across NC | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Fallen trees are causing problems on Friday afternoon as the remnants of Hurricane Ian continue to cause storms in the Piedmont Triad. Gary Gray, his wife and son were at their home on Arden Place in High Point, when they heard a loud noise. “It almost sounded like you could hear […]

Sep 30, 2022

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When do we have power again ? For a Winston Salem

Josephine | October 29, 2020  

My power went out around an hour ago. No limbs down that I can see. Assume they are working on something nearby? Any idea how long it will be out?

Mary Lou McCormick | January 12, 2020  

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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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Winston Salem, North Carolina

City Winston Salem
County Forsyth
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27101, 27102, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27107, 27108, 27109, 27110

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