Cherokee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2025 | 30 hrs | 6,850 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 9 hrs | 6,743 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 60 hrs | 6,600 (30%) | High Wind |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 19 hrs | 5,822 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 19 hrs | 5,109 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cherokee County recorded 993 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cherokee County started June 7, 2025, lasting 30 hours and leaving up to 6,850 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Cherokee County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cherokee County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Cherokee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County | D | 24th |
| Currituck County | D | 24th |
| Henderson County | D | 23rd |
| Sampson County | D | 26th |
| Columbus County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cherokee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cherokee County recorded 993 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Cherokee County's reliability grade?
Cherokee County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The worst outage on record started June 7, 2025, lasting 30 hours and affecting up to 6,850 customers.