Pasquotank County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | 38 hrs | 3,239 (9%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 42 hrs | 3,136 (9%) | Heavy Rain |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,543 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 5 hrs | 2,515 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 22 hrs | 2,378 (7%) | Coastal Flood |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pasquotank County recorded 113 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pasquotank County started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 38 hours and leaving up to 3,239 customers without power (9% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Pasquotank County, with 17 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pasquotank County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 93rd 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 Pasquotank County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Pitt County | A | 85th |
| Pender County | A | 83rd |
| Wilson County | A | 83rd |
| Chowan County | A | 83rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pasquotank County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pasquotank County recorded 113 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Pasquotank County's reliability grade?
Pasquotank County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 93rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pasquotank County?
The worst outage on record started September 6, 2019 (Hurricane Dorian), lasting 38 hours and affecting up to 3,239 customers.