Jackson County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 364 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 9, 2024) came when flooding left 22,087 customers (90.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 27 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 46th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 27 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 1,023 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 9, 2024 | 22,087(90.2%) | 14 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 4–5, 2020 | 16,133(65.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 25, 2022 | 13,578(55.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 20–23, 2025 | 13,331(54.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 23–25, 2022 | 11,437(46.7%) | 3 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson 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 | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 31,288 | Not reporting | |
| City of Highlands - (NC) | Municipal | 2,974 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Haywood Electric Member Corp, City of Highlands - (NC) provide electric service in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 9, 2024. It peaked at 22,087 customers without power (90.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 364 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/jackson-county