Hyde CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · North Carolina
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | 72 hrs | 4,280 (79%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,334 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,188 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 21, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,173 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 26 hrs | 2,984 (55%) | Hurricane Florence |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Hyde County recorded 646 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hyde County started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 4,280 customers without power (79% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hyde County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hyde County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Hyde County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| New Hanover County | F | 14th |
| Watauga County | F | 15th |
| Burke County | F | 16th |
| Mitchell County | F | 17th |
| Jones County | F | 11th |
Most reliable counties in North Carolina
The top 3 counties in North Carolina by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank County | A | 93rd |
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Pitt County | A | 85th |
Least reliable counties in North Carolina
The bottom 3 counties in North Carolina by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | F | 3rd |
| Pamlico County | F | 7th |
| Tyrrell County | F | 8th |
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 Hyde County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Hyde County recorded 646 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Hyde County's reliability grade?
Hyde County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hyde County?
The worst outage on record started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 4,280 customers.