Ashe County, NC Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Ashe County, North Carolina by Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC).
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Ashe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ashe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 175 significant power outages in Ashe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 12, 2024) came when flooding left 22,258 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 44th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ashe County has risen recently: about 37 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 702 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 12, 2024 | 22,258(100%) | 17 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 12–16, 2025 | 5,984(34.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 5,903(33.7%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jul 23–25, 2016 | 5,195(29.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 3–5, 2022 | 4,886(27.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Ashe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ashe 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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Ashe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ashe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ashe County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ashe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) provide electric service in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Ashe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 12, 2024. It peaked at 22,258 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Ashe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 175 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ashe County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/ashe-county