Swain County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Swain 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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Swain County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Swain County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 425 significant power outages in Swain County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 21, 2020) came when a winter storm left 7,560 customers (99.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 45th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 220 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Swain County has risen recently: about 22 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 419 customers (5.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 21, 2020 | 7,560(99.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 22–26, 2015 | 3,834(50.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 22–23, 2017 | 3,705(48.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 11–13, 2020 | 3,430(45%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 4–9, 2022 | 3,427(45%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
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 Swain County?
Electric companies with service territory in Swain County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | 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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Swain County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Swain County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Swain 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 Swain County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC provide electric service in Swain County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Swain County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 21, 2020. It peaked at 7,560 customers without power (99.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Swain County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 425 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 220 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Swain County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/swain-county