Alamance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | 4 hrs | 26,704 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 123 hrs | 26,663 (30%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 17 hrs | 19,191 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 53 hrs | 14,398 (16%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 5 hrs | 12,360 (14%) | Tropical Storm Chantal |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Alamance County recorded 4,653 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Alamance County started March 19, 2024, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 26,704 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Alamance County, with 498 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Alamance County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st 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 Alamance County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County | C | 41st |
| Gates County | C | 41st |
| Carteret County | C | 40th |
| Gaston County | C | 41st |
| Bertie County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Alamance County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Alamance County recorded 4,653 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Alamance County's reliability grade?
Alamance County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Alamance County?
The worst outage on record started March 19, 2024, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 26,704 customers.