Chowan County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 48 hrs | 3,308 (27%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 4 hrs | 2,351 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,338 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,327 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 22, 2019 | 1 hrs | 2,195 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Chowan County recorded 121 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chowan County started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 48 hours and leaving up to 3,308 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Chowan County, with 14 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chowan County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Chowan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson County | A | 83rd |
| Pender County | A | 83rd |
| Pitt County | A | 85th |
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Avery County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Chowan County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Chowan County recorded 121 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Chowan County's reliability grade?
Chowan County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chowan County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 48 hours and affecting up to 3,308 customers.