Craven CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 23 hrs | 20,735 (30%) | High Wind |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 50 hrs | 19,061 (27%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 31 hrs | 17,546 (25%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 185 hrs | 16,642 (24%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 32 hrs | 16,107 (23%) | Hurricane Isaias |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Craven County, North Carolina that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Craven County recorded 528 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Craven County started January 9, 2024 (High Wind), lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 20,735 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Craven County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Craven County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Craven County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | D | 38th |
| Ashe County | D | 36th |
| Yadkin County | D | 36th |
| Brunswick County | D | 38th |
| Durham County | D | 38th |
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 Craven County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Craven County recorded 528 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Craven County's reliability grade?
Craven County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Craven County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024 (High Wind), lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 20,735 customers.