Brunswick 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 | 231 hrs | 85,376 (45%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 14, 2018 | 17 hrs | 83,140 (44%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 70 hrs | 56,178 (30%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 78 hrs | 52,735 (28%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 2 hrs | 49,041 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Brunswick County recorded 597 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brunswick County started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 231 hours and leaving up to 85,376 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Brunswick County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brunswick County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th 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 Brunswick County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Durham County | D | 38th |
| Caldwell County | D | 39th |
| Orange County | D | 38th |
| Person County | D | 39th |
| Craven County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Brunswick County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Brunswick County recorded 597 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Brunswick County's reliability grade?
Brunswick County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brunswick County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 231 hours and affecting up to 85,376 customers.