Alexander County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Alexander County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC)), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Alexander County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alexander County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 326 significant power outages in Alexander County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 13,411 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 43rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 151 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alexander County has risen recently: about 25 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22–23, 2025) affected 137 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020 | 13,411(100%) | 5 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Oct 23–29, 2017 | 13,150(100%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 12,525(100%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 30 – Jun 1, 2019 | 4,679(67.8%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 30, 2020 | 4,670(67.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Alexander County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alexander County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| EnergyUnited | Cooperative | 145,028 | Reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 81,175 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in North Carolina. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Alexander County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alexander County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alexander County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alexander County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) provide electric service in Alexander County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Alexander County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020. It peaked at 13,411 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Alexander County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 326 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 151 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alexander County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/alexander-county