Franklin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2020 | 55 hrs | 15,099 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 10 hrs | 12,839 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 94 hrs | 10,889 (14%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 28 hrs | 6,238 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 68 hrs | 6,213 (8%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 685 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started February 6, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 15,099 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County | B | 62nd |
| Greene County | B | 66th |
| Halifax County | B | 66th |
| Hertford County | B | 67th |
| Iredell County | B | 61st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 685 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started February 6, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 15,099 customers.