Jones County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 41 hrs | 4,323 (60%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 229 hrs | 4,309 (60%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 29 hrs | 3,812 (53%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 74 hrs | 3,457 (48%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jan 9, 2018 | 7 hrs | 2,536 (35%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jones County recorded 584 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jones County started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 4,323 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jones County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jones County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Jones County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Moore County | F | 10th |
| Tyrrell County | F | 8th |
| New Hanover County | F | 14th |
| Hyde County | F | 14th |
| Pamlico County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jones County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jones County recorded 584 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Jones County's reliability grade?
Jones County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 4,323 customers.