Transylvania County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Transylvania 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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Transylvania County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Transylvania County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 310 significant power outages in Transylvania County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 14, 2024) came when flooding left 21,167 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 38 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 26th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 142 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Transylvania County has risen recently: about 58 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 3,686 customers (19.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 14, 2024 | 21,167(100%) | 21 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 16–21, 2025 | 12,015(64.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 8–13, 2018 | 10,779(58%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 10,446(56.2%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020 | 7,154(38.5%) | 5 | 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 Transylvania County?
Electric companies with service territory in Transylvania 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 |
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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Transylvania County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Transylvania County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Transylvania 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 Transylvania County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Haywood Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Transylvania County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 14, 2024. It peaked at 21,167 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Transylvania County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 310 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 38 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 142 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Transylvania County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/transylvania-county