Forsyth 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 29, 2020 | 105 hrs | 61,794 (26%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 104 hrs | 47,381 (20%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 68 hrs | 44,871 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 63 hrs | 28,164 (12%) | Winter Weather |
| May 3, 2020 | 2 hrs | 26,437 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Forsyth County recorded 2,137 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Forsyth County started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 61,794 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Forsyth County, with 241 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Forsyth County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Forsyth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | C | 44th |
| Camden County | C | 43rd |
| Mecklenburg County | C | 42nd |
| Rowan County | C | 42nd |
| Bertie County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Forsyth County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Forsyth County recorded 2,137 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Forsyth County's reliability grade?
Forsyth County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Forsyth County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 61,794 customers.