Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2016 | 121 hrs | 2,799 (20%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 6 hrs | 2,409 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 30 hrs | 2,270 (16%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 7 hrs | 2,175 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| May 15, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,082 (15%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greene County recorded 226 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greene County started October 8, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 121 hours and leaving up to 2,799 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Greene County, with 29 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greene County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 Greene County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax County | B | 66th |
| Hertford County | B | 67th |
| Perquimans County | B | 67th |
| Franklin County | B | 64th |
| Cabarrus County | B | 62nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Greene County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greene County recorded 226 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Greene County's reliability grade?
Greene County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The worst outage on record started October 8, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 121 hours and affecting up to 2,799 customers.