Gates CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 56 hrs | 4,753 (65%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Nov 21, 2015 | 3 hrs | 3,787 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 30 hrs | 2,858 (39%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,360 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 14 hrs | 2,025 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gates County recorded 388 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gates County started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 4,753 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gates County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gates County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gates County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County | C | 41st |
| Alamance County | C | 41st |
| Gaston County | C | 41st |
| Bertie County | C | 42nd |
| Carteret County | C | 40th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gates County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gates County recorded 388 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Gates County's reliability grade?
Gates County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gates County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 4,753 customers.