Alleghany County, NC Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Alleghany County, North Carolina by Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC).
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Alleghany County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alleghany County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in Alleghany County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10–12, 2021) came when flooding left 8,223 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 18 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 73rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alleghany County has risen recently: about 19 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 572 customers (7.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10–12, 2021 | 8,223(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 13, 2016 | 5,385(70.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 26 – Oct 7, 2024 | 4,295(56.4%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 4 | Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2023 | 3,733(49%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 23–27, 2017 | 3,516(46.2%) | 5 | 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 Alleghany County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alleghany County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Alleghany County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alleghany County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alleghany County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alleghany County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) provide electric service in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Alleghany County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10–12, 2021. It peaked at 8,223 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Alleghany County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alleghany County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/alleghany-county