Perquimans County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 | 0 hrs | 2,124 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 4 hrs | 2,062 (26%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.