Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 15 hrs | 5,464 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 27, 2024 | 19 hrs | 5,315 (39%) | Hail |
| Jun 5, 2025 | <1 hr | 4,140 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 27, 2025 | <1 hr | 4,140 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 1 hrs | 4,107 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Clay County recorded 773 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started August 7, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 5,464 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 114 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Davie County | C | 56th |
| McDowell County | C | 56th |
| Randolph County | C | 56th |
| Buncombe County | C | 56th |
| Alleghany County | C | 57th |
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 Clay County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Clay County recorded 773 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started August 7, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 5,464 customers.