Pender County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2022 | 9 hrs | 245,938 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 47 hrs | 29,214 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 208 hrs | 20,660 (7%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 23 hrs | 18,375 (7%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 96 hrs | 14,719 (5%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pender County recorded 765 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pender County started December 24, 2022, lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 245,938 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pender County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pender County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Pender County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson County | A | 83rd |
| Chowan County | A | 83rd |
| Pitt County | A | 85th |
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Avery County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pender County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pender County recorded 765 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Pender County's reliability grade?
Pender County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pender County?
The worst outage on record started December 24, 2022, lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 245,938 customers.