Cherokee County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherokee 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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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 316 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 7–9, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,850 customers (42.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 62nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 233 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherokee County has risen recently: about 16 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 654 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 7–9, 2025 | 6,850(42.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 7–11, 2022 | 6,743(41.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 6,600(40.8%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Jul 1–5, 2023 | 5,822(36%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 30–31, 2024 | 5,109(31.6%) | 2 | 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 Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA) | Cooperative | 20,414 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Murphy - (NC) | Municipal | 5,491 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-State Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 1,810 | 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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Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA), Town of Murphy - (NC), Tri-State Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 7–9, 2025. It peaked at 6,850 customers without power (42.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 316 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 233 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/cherokee-county