Anson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 63 hrs | 13,702 (72%) | Tornado |
| Jul 30, 2018 | 9 hrs | 10,474 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 96 hrs | 5,346 (28%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 2 hrs | 5,094 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 5 hrs | 5,054 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Anson County recorded 1,137 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Anson County started April 13, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 13,702 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Anson County, with 164 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Anson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Anson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Vance County | D | 21st |
| Scotland County | D | 21st |
| Stokes County | D | 22nd |
| Cleveland County | D | 22nd |
| Duplin County | D | 20th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Anson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Anson County recorded 1,137 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Anson County's reliability grade?
Anson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Anson County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 13,702 customers.