Duke Energy customers experienced power outages in Wake, Sampson, Chatham, and Cumberland counties due to storms on September 5, 2026.

The entities involved

• Duke Energy →

  American electric power and natural gas holding company

  • Duke Energy serves communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.Sun 12:56
  • A proposed combination of two electric utilities is currently seeking joint regulatory approval for a merger, affecting operations in North Carolina and South Carolina.Sun 12:56
• Wake County →

  county in North Carolina, United States

  • Severe drought conditions are impacting regional water supply in North Carolina, prompting university experts to advise on crop mitigation.Mon 06:53
  • The article reports from Raleigh, Wake County.Thu 17:29
• Sampson County →

  county in North Carolina, United States

  • A scheme involving victims from multiple counties, including Carteret and Sampson, was reported.Mon 18:01
  • Gilbert, a company, is accused of exploiting a veteran in Sampson County and falsely claiming to be a special forces member.Mon 17:21
• Chatham County →

  county in North Carolina, United States

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Duke Energy reported power outages in Forsyth County following storms that also affected Yadkin County.Thu 23:01
• Duke Energy operates within North Carolina, and Edgecombe County is located in the state.Aug 18
• Duke Energy restored outages in North Carolina and regulators are considering rate and planning matters.Aug 28
• Duke Energy restored power to customers in Hickory following storm damage.Aug 18
• Severe weather caused power outages affecting customers, involving the National Weather Service and Duke Energy.Jul 22