Camden County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 15 hrs | 3,432 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 59 hrs | 3,282 (44%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 41 hrs | 2,827 (38%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 84 hrs | 2,686 (36%) | Heavy Rain |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 5 hrs | 2,669 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Camden County recorded 288 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Camden County started January 9, 2024, lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 3,432 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Camden County, with 33 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Camden County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Camden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | C | 42nd |
| Forsyth County | C | 44th |
| Richmond County | C | 44th |
| Rowan County | C | 42nd |
| Bertie County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Camden County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Camden County recorded 288 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Camden County's reliability grade?
Camden County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Camden County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024, lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 3,432 customers.