Davie 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 | 74 hrs | 9,461 (31%) | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 77 hrs | 7,003 (23%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 3 hrs | 5,251 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 2 hrs | 4,908 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 3 hrs | 4,526 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Davie County recorded 866 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Davie County started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm), lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 9,461 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Davie County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Davie County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Davie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell County | C | 56th |
| Clay County | C | 56th |
| Randolph County | C | 56th |
| Buncombe County | C | 56th |
| Alleghany County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Davie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Davie County recorded 866 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Davie County's reliability grade?
Davie County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Davie County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm), lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 9,461 customers.