Buncombe County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Buncombe County, North Carolina don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Buncombe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buncombe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 512 significant power outages in Buncombe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 28, 2024) came when flooding left 223,578 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 114 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 12th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 297 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buncombe County has risen recently: about 205 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 2,162 customers (6.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 28, 2024 | 223,578(100%) | 35 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 12–13, 2022 | 30,158(92.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 1–8, 2023 | 27,327(84.1%) | 8 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 5–7, 2018 | 26,554(81.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 9–12, 2018 | 24,498(75.4%) | 4 | 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 Buncombe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buncombe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 41,010 | Not reporting | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 31,288 | 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.
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Buncombe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buncombe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buncombe 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 Buncombe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), French Broad Elec Member Corp, Haywood Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Buncombe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 28, 2024. It peaked at 223,578 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Buncombe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 512 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 114 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 297 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buncombe County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/buncombe-county