Jones CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.