Avery County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2021 | 1 hrs | 1,306 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 2 hrs | 1,300 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2019 | 3 hrs | 1,290 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2020 | 4 hrs | 1,281 (5%) | Winter Weather |
| May 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 1,280 (5%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Avery County recorded 133 distinct power outage events, averaging 7.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Avery County started October 26, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 1,306 customers without power (5% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Avery County, with 17 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Avery County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Avery County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | B | 74th |
| Granville County | B | 72nd |
| Chowan County | A | 83rd |
| Wilson County | A | 83rd |
| Perquimans County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Avery County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Avery County recorded 133 outage events, averaging 7.2 hours each.
What is Avery County's reliability grade?
Avery County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Avery County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 1,306 customers.