Yancey County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2020 | 16 hrs | 7,889 (100%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 31 hrs | 4,369 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 1 hrs | 2,106 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,611 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 21, 2022 | 2 hrs | 1,278 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Yancey County recorded 2,057 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yancey County started August 7, 2020, lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 7,889 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Yancey County, with 261 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yancey County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Yancey County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | C | 52nd |
| Lincoln County | C | 52nd |
| Madison County | C | 53rd |
| Wayne County | C | 50th |
| Northampton County | C | 50th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Yancey County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Yancey County recorded 2,057 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Yancey County's reliability grade?
Yancey County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yancey County?
The worst outage on record started August 7, 2020, lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 7,889 customers.