Currituck County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | 59 hrs | 15,073 (72%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 94 hrs | 14,968 (71%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 3 hrs | 10,563 (50%) | Blizzard |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 29 hrs | 7,575 (36%) | Tropical Storm Hermine |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 56 hrs | 7,570 (36%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Currituck County recorded 440 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Currituck County started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 15,073 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Currituck County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Currituck County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Currituck County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | D | 23rd |
| Rutherford County | D | 24th |
| Cherokee County | D | 25th |
| Washington County | D | 23rd |
| Cleveland County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Currituck County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Currituck County recorded 440 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Currituck County's reliability grade?
Currituck County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Currituck County?
The worst outage on record started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 15,073 customers.