Camden CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2015 | 19 hrs | 93,824 (39%) | Heat |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 23 hrs | 81,967 (34%) | Heat |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 78 hrs | 63,931 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 51 hrs | 48,750 (20%) | Heat |
| Jun 25, 2015 | <1 hr | 47,013 (19%) | Heat |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Camden County recorded 2,474 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Camden County started June 23, 2015 (Heat), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 93,824 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Camden County, with 307 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Camden County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in New Jersey
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Camden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset County | C | 47th |
| Gloucester County | D | 39th |
| Passaic County | C | 56th |
| Salem County | D | 35th |
| Ocean County | D | 35th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Camden County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Camden County recorded 2,474 outage events, averaging 1.5 hours each.
What is Camden County's reliability grade?
Camden County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Camden County?
The worst outage on record started June 23, 2015 (Heat), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 93,824 customers.