Northampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 42 hrs | 4,999 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 32 hrs | 2,583 (22%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 19 hrs | 2,465 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 4 hrs | 2,233 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 4 hrs | 2,199 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Northampton County recorded 601 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Northampton County started May 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 42 hours and leaving up to 4,999 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Northampton County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Northampton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th 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 Northampton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nash County | C | 49th |
| Wayne County | C | 50th |
| Yancey County | C | 51st |
| Wake County | C | 52nd |
| Lincoln County | C | 52nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Northampton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Northampton County recorded 601 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Northampton County's reliability grade?
Northampton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Northampton County?
The worst outage on record started May 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 42 hours and affecting up to 4,999 customers.