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Generators in Hillsborough: Orange County has seen damaging thunderstorm winds and flash floods in the last 10 years, with hail up to 1.5 inches.
In Orange County, July highs average about 89°F and January lows about 29°F, with roughly 47 inches of rain a year.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, flash floods and hailstorms in Orange County, with hail up to 1.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in Orange County was built around 1989, about 37 years ago, and 34% were built before 1980.
Orange County has had 18 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Severe Winter Storm (2026).
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Enough for the fridge, heating or cooling, lights and medical equipment; the pro sizes it from what you want running.
A standby generator starts on its own in an outage; portable is cheaper but has to be wheeled out and fuelled.
These are Orange County figures — more about homes in Chapel Hill.
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