Carteret County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | 55 hrs | 37,514 (35%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 31 hrs | 24,678 (23%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 162 hrs | 24,637 (23%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 30 hrs | 24,473 (23%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 9 hrs | 19,161 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carteret County recorded 532 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carteret County started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 37,514 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Carteret County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carteret County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 40th 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 Carteret County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alamance County | C | 41st |
| Lee County | C | 41st |
| Gates County | C | 41st |
| Lenoir County | D | 40th |
| Onslow County | D | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carteret County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carteret County recorded 532 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Carteret County's reliability grade?
Carteret County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carteret County?
The worst outage on record started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 37,514 customers.