Duplin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 15, 2018 | 166 hrs | 12,989 (40%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 25 hrs | 12,534 (39%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 138 hrs | 10,146 (31%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 29 hrs | 8,689 (27%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 3 hrs | 6,716 (21%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Duplin County recorded 878 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Duplin County started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 166 hours and leaving up to 12,989 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Duplin County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Duplin County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 20th 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 Duplin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland County | D | 21st |
| Anson County | D | 21st |
| Chatham County | F | 19th |
| Vance County | D | 21st |
| Caswell County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Duplin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Duplin County recorded 878 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Duplin County's reliability grade?
Duplin County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Duplin County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 166 hours and affecting up to 12,989 customers.