Martin County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 4, 2020 | 58 hrs | 9,474 (55%) | Hurricane Isaias |
| Mar 27, 2018 | 0 hrs | 5,361 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 72 hrs | 4,801 (28%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| May 20, 2015 | 0 hrs | 3,623 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 1 hrs | 3,482 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Martin County recorded 350 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Martin County started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 58 hours and leaving up to 9,474 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Martin County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Martin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Martin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghany County | C | 57th |
| Cumberland County | C | 57th |
| Buncombe County | C | 56th |
| Randolph County | C | 56th |
| Davidson County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Martin County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Martin County recorded 350 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Martin County's reliability grade?
Martin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Hurricane Isaias), lasting 58 hours and affecting up to 9,474 customers.