Lenoir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2016 | 142 hrs | 10,490 (32%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 13 hrs | 9,769 (30%) | Strong Wind |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 114 hrs | 8,518 (26%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 26 hrs | 7,665 (23%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 25 hrs | 5,992 (18%) | Hurricane Dorian |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Lenoir County, North Carolina that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lenoir County recorded 420 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lenoir County started October 8, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 142 hours and leaving up to 10,490 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lenoir County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lenoir County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lenoir County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Onslow County | D | 40th |
| Person County | D | 39th |
| Carteret County | C | 40th |
| Caldwell County | D | 39th |
| Alamance County | C | 41st |
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 Lenoir County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lenoir County recorded 420 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Lenoir County's reliability grade?
Lenoir County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lenoir County?
The worst outage on record started October 8, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 142 hours and affecting up to 10,490 customers.