Haywood County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Haywood 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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Haywood County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Haywood County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 302 significant power outages in Haywood County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 4–5, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 28,871 customers (83.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 53rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 79 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Haywood County has risen recently: about 23 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 1,337 customers (3.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 4–5, 2020 | 28,871(83.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 8–14, 2020 | 26,485(76.9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 27, 2019 | 24,833(72.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 25 – Oct 14, 2024 | 23,076(67%) | 20 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 5, 2017 | 23,001(66.8%) | 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 Haywood County?
Electric companies with service territory in Haywood County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 31,288 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Waynesville - (NC) | Municipal | 3,568 | 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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Haywood County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Haywood County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Haywood 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 Haywood County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Haywood Electric Member Corp, Town of Waynesville - (NC) provide electric service in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Haywood County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 4–5, 2020. It peaked at 28,871 customers without power (83.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Haywood County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 302 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 79 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Haywood County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/haywood-county