Storms Leave Thousands of Duke Energy Customers Without Power in Carolinas
Over 29,000 Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas experienced power outages on Tuesday evening due to storms moving across the region. Several thousand outages were reported in the Asheville and Mooresville areas of North Carolina.
Charlotte, NC, July 28, 2026 —
More than 29,000 Duke Energy customers across the Carolinas lost power Tuesday evening as storms swept through the region.
The widespread outages affected a significant number of households and businesses, with the most substantial disruptions reported in North Carolina.
Specifically, the areas of Asheville and Mooresville in North Carolina experienced several thousand power outages each. Restoration efforts were underway by Duke Energy following the storm’s passage.
The exact cause of the outages was attributed to severe weather conditions, including wind and rain associated with the passing storms. The full extent of the damage to Duke Energy’s infrastructure was not immediately available.
Duke Energy has not provided an estimated time for full power restoration for all affected customers. The company is working to assess the damage and repair any downed lines or damaged equipment.
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