Nash 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 8, 2023 | 10 hrs | 13,209 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 91 hrs | 11,824 (21%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jan 22, 2016 | 68 hrs | 10,366 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 47 hrs | 8,266 (15%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 19 hrs | 8,264 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nash County recorded 680 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nash County started August 8, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 13,209 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Nash County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nash County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th 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 Nash County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | C | 50th |
| Wayne County | C | 50th |
| Yancey County | C | 51st |
| Surry County | C | 47th |
| Wake County | C | 52nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Nash County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nash County recorded 680 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Nash County's reliability grade?
Nash County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nash County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 13,209 customers.