Mitchell County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Mitchell County, North Carolina share live outage data (Rutherford Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and French Broad Elec Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Mitchell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mitchell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 347 significant power outages in Mitchell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 23 – Nov 15, 2024) came when flooding left 11,504 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 329 hr 54 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 4th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 64% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 362 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mitchell County has risen recently: about 607 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 52 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 626 customers (36.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 23 – Nov 15, 2024 | 11,504(100%) | 54 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 6–8, 2020 | 8,379(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 1–3, 2023 | 8,043(100%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2021 | 5,486(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2015 | 5,463(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Mitchell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mitchell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 78,498 | Reporting | |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 41,010 | 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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Mitchell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mitchell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Rutherford Elec Member Corp, French Broad Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Mitchell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 23 – Nov 15, 2024. It peaked at 11,504 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Mitchell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 347 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 329 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 362 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. "Mitchell County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/mitchell-county