Thousands in North Charlotte Experience Early Morning Power Outage
Over 4,200 Duke Energy customers in north Charlotte experienced a power outage early Tuesday morning in the vicinity of Old Statesville Road and Gibbon Road, extending to the West Sugar Creek Road corridor.
Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2026 — A significant power outage affected over 4,200 Duke Energy customers in north Charlotte early Tuesday morning. The outage primarily impacted areas in the vicinity of Old Statesville Road and Gibbon Road, with its reach extending to the West Sugar Creek Road corridor.
The specific cause of the power disruption was not immediately available. Duke Energy’s response and restoration efforts are underway, though details regarding the timeline for full power restoration were not provided at the time of reporting.
The number of customers affected, exceeding 4,200, indicates a widespread impact across residential and potentially commercial areas within the specified north Charlotte zones. Further information regarding the outage’s duration and any contributing factors is expected to be released by Duke Energy as assessments continue.
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