Power Outage in Blowing Rock, NC
Last report: September 27, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Blowing Rock
To report a power outage in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, located in Watauga County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
BlueRidge Energy
New River Light & Power Co
Mountain Electric Cooperative
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 28605.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Watauga County
High winds occurred after the passage of a cold front. These winds helped to cause a great abundance of trees and power lines to be blown or taken down across the region. Given the dry conditions across the region, many of the downed power lines sparked small brush fires.
April 01, 2023
High Wind. Wind gusts blew trees and power lines blown down countywide. 58 MPH wind gusts were measured at the Boone AWOS site and at a mesonet site near Blowing Rock. Damage values are estimated.
April 01, 2023
Damaging winds gusts behind a cold front caused damage and power outages along the southern Blue Ridge in northwest NC. Thousands lost power, and damage to trees, sheds, and roofs occurred.
February 28, 2023
High Wind. Wind gusts from 59 to 68 MPH were measured in Watauga County, with the strongest gust measured at Blowing Rock. Over 1,300 homes and businesses lost power due to the winds.
February 28, 2023
Winter Storm. A wintry mix of precipitation fell across the county. A trace to 0.5 inches of ice from freezing rain, as well as 0.3 inches of sleet and a trace to 4 inches of snow were reported throughout Watauga, with Beech Mountain receiving the heaviest ice and snow. Between 150 and 200 locations lost power. Key Impacts: Travel delays due to ice and snow covered roads, power outages.
February 12, 2023
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