Tens of Thousands Lose Power Across Multiple North Carolina Counties Amid Flooding

Several regions across the United States are experiencing significant power outages due to severe weather events. In Northern Colorado, roughly 13,000 customers lost power due to a transmission line issue amidst a heat wave, with restoration efforts ongoing but no full restoration timeline provided. In Jacksonville, Florida, over 12,500 customers were affected by outages primarily caused by lightning strikes during storms. North Carolina has been heavily impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, causing widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents in multiple counties including Orange, Durham, Alamance, and Moore. Emergency crews in North Carolina have conducted numerous water rescues and local officials have declared states of emergency as floodwaters continue to disrupt communities and complicate power restoration efforts. Residents in all affected areas are urged to stay hydrated, avoid flooded roads, and report hazards as authorities work to restore power and ensure safety.