Power restored for most Triad residents after storms

Power returned to most Triad customers after storms swept through Greensboro, High Point and the rest of Guilford County, but the outage map still showed how hard the region was hit. WFMY News 2 said thousands of Duke Energy customers lost electricity across the Triad, and one June 22 storm round left more than 50,000 people without power at the peak.

In that June system, WFMY reported 17,074 outages in Guilford County, 18,773 in Rockingham County and 5,781 in Stokes County as trees came down and storms moved across the Piedmont. A later WFMY update said several thousand Duke Energy customers were without power across the Triad as heavy rain moved through, while another report said Duke Energy crews were making progress restoring service.

North Greensboro was among the first pockets to come back online. WFMY reported that power was back on for most Duke Energy customers in north Greensboro neighborhoods after severe storms rolled through, showing restoration moving through parts of Guilford County even as scattered outages lingered elsewhere in the Triad.

For households and businesses, the cleanup phase did not end when the lights came back on. Duke Energy says customers should report outages through its automated phone line at 800-769-3766, and electrical emergencies such as downed lines and poles can be reported the same way. Customers who believe Duke Energy caused damage can submit a claim through the company’s online claims form.

The utility also warns residents to stay away from downed or sagging power lines and to treat every line as energized. That warning matters after storms that left trees down and service interrupted across Guilford County, because hidden line damage, broken limbs and wet ground can create hazards even after crews restore power. In Guilford County, the next step is checking for damage, documenting losses and staying ready for the next severe weather system that moves through the Triad.