Watauga County, NC Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Watauga County, North Carolina by Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC).
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Watauga County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Watauga County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 208 significant power outages in Watauga County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024) came when flooding left 25,405 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 35 min of power per year, close to the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 40th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Watauga County has risen recently: about 48 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,137 customers (6.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024 | 25,405(100%) | 19 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 8–11, 2016 | 11,689(64.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 3–5, 2021 | 6,745(37%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 6,029(33%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Feb 12–16, 2025 | 5,711(31.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Watauga County?
Electric companies with service territory in Watauga County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 81,175 | Reporting | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,165 | Not reporting | |
| New River Light & Power Co | State | 9,178 | 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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Watauga County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Watauga County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Watauga County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Watauga County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC), Mountain Electric Coop, Inc, New River Light & Power Co provide electric service in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Watauga County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024. It peaked at 25,405 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Watauga County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 208 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 78 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Watauga County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/watauga-county