Granville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | 2 hrs | 82,528 (86%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 18, 2022 | 1 hrs | 12,093 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 2 hrs | 11,070 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 117 hrs | 10,204 (11%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Jun 24, 2016 | 10 hrs | 7,916 (8%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Granville County recorded 1,523 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Granville County started April 26, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 82,528 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Granville County, with 218 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Granville County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd 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 Granville County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | B | 74th |
| Avery County | B | 75th |
| Perquimans County | B | 67th |
| Hertford County | B | 67th |
| Halifax County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Granville County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Granville County recorded 1,523 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Granville County's reliability grade?
Granville County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Granville County?
The worst outage on record started April 26, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 82,528 customers.