Last Updated on May 19, 2025 11:19 am
Several power outages impacted portions of Watauga County & the High Country on Saturday morning.
The outages were caused by lightning, heavy rains, and downed trees, according to Renee Walker with Blue Ridge Energy.
Watauga
Number of outages: 19
Total number of members affected: 727
Time outages began: 03:40:05 AM on 5/17/2025
Time outages ended: Ongoing – Number of members still off: 81
Longest duration: 6hr(s) 34 min(s)
Causes: Lightning, Heavy Rains, Downed Trees
Areas affected: Widespread
Ashe
Number of outages: 7
Total number of members affected: 263
Time outages began: 03:50:35 AM on 5/17/2025
Time outages ended: Ongoing – Number of members still off: 162
Longest duration: 5hr(s) 1 min(s)
Causes: Lightning, Heavy Rains, Downed Trees
Areas affected: Widespread
Alleghany
Number of outages: 3
Total number of members affected: 79
Time outages began: 03:43:23 AM on 5/17/2025
Time outages ended: 12:00:04 PM on 5/17/2025
Longest duration: 6hr(s) 42 min(s)
Causes: Lightning, Heavy Rains, Downed Trees
Areas affected: Sparta, Ellis
Caldwell
Number of outages: 14
Total number of members affected: 107
Time outages began: 04:21:04 AM on 5/17/2025
Time outages ended: Ongoing – Number of members still off: 3
Longest duration: 7hr(s) 22 min(s)
Causes: Lightning, Heavy Rains, Downed Trees
Areas affected: Widespread
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