Yancey County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Yancey 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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Yancey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Yancey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 248 significant power outages in Yancey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Nov 15, 2024) came when flooding left 14,335 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 307 hr 42 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 5th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 70% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 250 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Yancey County has risen recently: about 597 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–30, 2025) affected 731 customers (36.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Nov 15, 2024 | 14,335(100%) | 53 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 7–8, 2020 | 7,889(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 1–3, 2023 | 4,369(100%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 25, 2019 | 2,106(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 25, 2023 | 1,611(79.6%) | 1 | 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 Yancey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Yancey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not 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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Yancey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Yancey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Yancey 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 Yancey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), French Broad Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Yancey County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Yancey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Nov 15, 2024. It peaked at 14,335 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Yancey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 248 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 307 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 250 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Yancey County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/yancey-county