Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 104 hrs | 26,329 (27%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 99 hrs | 11,758 (12%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 22 hrs | 11,152 (12%) | Hail |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 3 hrs | 11,090 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 20 hrs | 9,799 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Davidson County recorded 876 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Davidson County started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 104 hours and leaving up to 26,329 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Davidson County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Davidson County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Davidson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | C | 57th |
| Martin County | C | 57th |
| Alleghany County | C | 57th |
| Buncombe County | C | 56th |
| Randolph County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Davidson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Davidson County recorded 876 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Davidson County's reliability grade?
Davidson County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Davidson County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 104 hours and affecting up to 26,329 customers.