Perquimans CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2022 | 5 hrs | 2,945 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,265 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,125 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 4, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,124 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 4 hrs | 2,062 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Perquimans County recorded 255 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Perquimans County started December 23, 2022, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 2,945 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Perquimans County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Perquimans County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Perquimans County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hertford County | B | 67th |
| Halifax County | B | 66th |
| Greene County | B | 66th |
| Franklin County | B | 64th |
| Cabarrus County | B | 62nd |
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 Perquimans County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Perquimans County recorded 255 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Perquimans County's reliability grade?
Perquimans County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Perquimans County?
The worst outage on record started December 23, 2022, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 2,945 customers.