Madison County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2020 | 16 hrs | 5,131 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,779 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 49 hrs | 1,792 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 9, 2021 | 1 hrs | 1,294 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 1 hrs | 982 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Madison County recorded 1,345 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Madison County started August 7, 2020, lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 5,131 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Madison County, with 161 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Madison County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd 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 Madison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | C | 52nd |
| Wake County | C | 52nd |
| Yancey County | C | 51st |
| Wayne County | C | 50th |
| McDowell County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Madison County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Madison County recorded 1,345 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Madison County's reliability grade?
Madison County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The worst outage on record started August 7, 2020, lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 5,131 customers.