Caldwell 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 27, 2024 | 219 hrs | 37,284 (44%) | Flash Flood |
| Nov 24, 2018 | 63 hrs | 13,042 (15%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 1 hrs | 8,493 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 0 hrs | 5,714 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 29 hrs | 5,451 (6%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caldwell County recorded 588 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caldwell County started September 27, 2024 (Flash Flood), lasting 219 hours and leaving up to 37,284 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Caldwell County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caldwell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Caldwell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Durham County | D | 38th |
| Person County | D | 39th |
| Brunswick County | D | 38th |
| Onslow County | D | 40th |
| Lenoir County | D | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Caldwell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caldwell County recorded 588 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Caldwell County's reliability grade?
Caldwell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Flash Flood), lasting 219 hours and affecting up to 37,284 customers.