Powerball Results
On Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, the Powerball draw in North Carolina brought 22 31 52 56 67 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 11,238,513 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on May 13, 2026 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Powerball results
May 13, 2026Powerball report — Wednesday night, May 13, 2026: 22 31 52 56 67 shows a notable pattern
On Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, the Powerball draw in North Carolina brought 22 31 52 56 67 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 11,238,513 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Overview
On Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, the Powerball draw in North Carolina brought 22 31 52 56 67 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 11,238,513 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Combo Profile
Beyond the drought, the numbers show a clean structure: 5 distinct numbers with no repeats, spanning 22 to 67 (wide spread).
Why Droughts Matter
Droughts do not indicate what will happen next - they simply document what has already occurred. Their value lies in measuring distribution over long horizons and identifying when a combination performs far above or below its expected appearance rate.
Data Notes
This analysis uses the draw results recorded for Wednesday night, May 13, 2026 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.
From Stepzero
In summary: this reporting is shaped to sustain continuity in the archive as a record, not a recommendation. The priority is accuracy and continuity.
Additional Context
Stability comes from the accumulation of entries. One draw alone does not define the pattern, but the record grows more reliable with each addition to the dataset. Long-horizon measurement matters most when viewed across extended windows. As samples expand, the distribution becomes clearer and anomalies settle into their expected ranges.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
This result adds a measurable entry to the long-term record. Over time, those entries are what sharpen distribution analysis and reveal whether the system is tracking its expected cadence.
Draw Results
How to play Powerball
North Carolina Powerball players select five numbers from 1 through 69 and one Powerball from 1 through 26 for the multi-state Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday drawings.
- Select five numbers from 1 through 69 and one Powerball number from 1 through 26, or choose Quick Pick.
- Optionally add Power Play if you want multiplier coverage on eligible prizes.
- Confirm the draw date on your ticket, then compare it to the official results after the drawing.