Martin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 | <1 hr | 5,361 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 72 hrs | 4,801 (28%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| May 20, 2015 | <1 hr | 3,623 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 1 hrs | 3,482 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Martin County, North Carolina that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.