Bladen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2018 | 137 hrs | 11,031 (33%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 14, 2018 | 16 hrs | 10,320 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 120 hrs | 8,492 (26%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Dec 19, 2019 | 0 hrs | 7,055 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 14 hrs | 6,733 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bladen County recorded 618 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bladen County started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 137 hours and leaving up to 11,031 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bladen County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bladen County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Bladen County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | D | 28th |
| Catawba County | D | 28th |
| Robeson County | D | 29th |
| Guilford County | D | 30th |
| Columbus County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bladen County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bladen County recorded 618 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Bladen County's reliability grade?
Bladen County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bladen County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 137 hours and affecting up to 11,031 customers.