Henderson County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Henderson 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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Henderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 489 significant power outages in Henderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 22 – Oct 30, 2024) came when flooding left 131,460 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 93690 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 1st of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 2,798 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henderson County has risen recently: about 154227 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 33154 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 54 customers (100%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 22 – Oct 30, 2024 | 131,460(100%) | 39 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 13–21, 2019 | 21,165(100%) | 9 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Apr 11–18, 2020 | 19,644(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 8–17, 2018 | 15,685(100%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 25–26, 2019 | 14,049(100%) | 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 Henderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henderson 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 |
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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Henderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henderson 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 Henderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC) provide electric service in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Henderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 22 – Oct 30, 2024. It peaked at 131,460 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Henderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 489 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 93690 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 2,798 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. "Henderson County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/henderson-county