Avery County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Avery County, North Carolina share live outage data (Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC)), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and Mountain Electric Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Avery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Avery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 64 significant power outages in Avery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 26, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,306 customers (6.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 94th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Avery County has risen recently: about 4 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 365 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26, 2021 | 1,306(6.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 3–4, 2021 | 1,300(6.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 11, 2019 | 1,290(6.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 12, 2020 | 1,281(6.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 15, 2020 | 1,280(6.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Avery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Avery County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 81,175 | Reporting | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,165 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in North Carolina. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Avery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Avery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Avery 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 Avery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC), Mountain Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Avery County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Avery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 26, 2021. It peaked at 1,306 customers without power (6.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Avery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 64 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 26 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. "Avery County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/avery-county