Ashe County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 3 hrs | 22,258 (45%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 13 hrs | 20,864 (42%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 24 hrs | 16,028 (32%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 49 hrs | 13,176 (27%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 5 hrs | 13,094 (27%) | Hurricane Helene |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Ashe County recorded 465 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ashe County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 22,258 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ashe County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ashe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ashe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin County | D | 36th |
| Craven County | D | 37th |
| Orange County | D | 38th |
| Brunswick County | D | 38th |
| Durham County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ashe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Ashe County recorded 465 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Ashe County's reliability grade?
Ashe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ashe County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 22,258 customers.