Camden CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Camden County, North Carolina that day.
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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.