Graham County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Graham 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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Graham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Graham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 332 significant power outages in Graham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 26–31, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 6,429 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 52nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 147 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Graham County has held roughly steady recently: about 17 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 317 customers (7.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26–31, 2020 | 6,429(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2020 | 6,226(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 23–25, 2020 | 6,184(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 18–19, 2020 | 6,180(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 31, 2018 | 6,178(100%) | 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 Graham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Graham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal | 4 | 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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Graham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Graham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Graham 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 Graham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Tennessee Valley Authority provide electric service in Graham County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Graham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 26–31, 2020. It peaked at 6,429 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Graham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 332 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 147 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. "Graham County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/graham-county