Hoke CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2018 | 141 hrs | 10,102 (40%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Jan 22, 2016 | 50 hrs | 9,973 (39%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 2 hrs | 7,099 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 8 hrs | 6,081 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 34 hrs | 5,892 (23%) | Winter Weather |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Hoke County, North Carolina that day.
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hoke County recorded 682 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hoke County started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 141 hours and leaving up to 10,102 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hoke County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hoke County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hoke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harnett County | D | 31st |
| Guilford County | D | 30th |
| Robeson County | D | 29th |
| Catawba County | D | 28th |
| Bladen County | D | 28th |
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 Hoke County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hoke County recorded 682 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Hoke County's reliability grade?
Hoke County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hoke County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 141 hours and affecting up to 10,102 customers.