Macon County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Macon 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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Macon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Macon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 359 significant power outages in Macon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 26–27, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,975 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 48th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 143 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Macon County has risen recently: about 24 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,772 customers (8.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 26–27, 2025 | 23,975(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 12, 2025 | 18,267(85.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 28–30, 2015 | 16,406(76.9%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 13–16, 2025 | 13,473(63.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Sep 26 – Oct 8, 2024 | 11,221(52.6%) | 13 | Flooding |
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 Macon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Macon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | 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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Macon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Macon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Macon 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 Macon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Haywood Electric Member Corp, City of Highlands - (NC) provide electric service in Macon County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 26–27, 2025. It peaked at 23,975 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Macon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 359 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 143 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. "Macon County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/macon-county