Montgomery 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 11, 2018 | 80 hrs | 8,564 (32%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 89 hrs | 6,638 (25%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 116 hrs | 6,620 (25%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 14 hrs | 6,565 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 4 hrs | 6,384 (24%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Montgomery County, North Carolina that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Montgomery County recorded 1,542 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montgomery County started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 8,564 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Montgomery County, with 181 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montgomery County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Montgomery County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston County | D | 34th |
| Dare County | D | 34th |
| Alexander County | D | 34th |
| Beaufort County | D | 34th |
| Harnett County | D | 31st |
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 Montgomery County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Montgomery County recorded 1,542 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Montgomery County's reliability grade?
Montgomery County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 8,564 customers.