Pamlico CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2018 | 174 hrs | 10,719 (96%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 30 hrs | 10,506 (94%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 72 hrs | 7,395 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 13 hrs | 5,489 (49%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 33 hrs | 4,457 (40%) | Hurricane Isaias |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pamlico County recorded 920 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pamlico County started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 174 hours and leaving up to 10,719 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pamlico County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pamlico County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pamlico County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell County | F | 8th |
| Moore County | F | 10th |
| Jones County | F | 11th |
| Polk County | F | 3rd |
| New Hanover County | F | 14th |
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 Pamlico County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pamlico County recorded 920 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Pamlico County's reliability grade?
Pamlico County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pamlico County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 174 hours and affecting up to 10,719 customers.