Person County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 12, 2022 | 1 hrs | 15,873 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 101 hrs | 14,263 (45%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 76 hrs | 13,866 (44%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Dec 2, 2020 | 1 hrs | 8,109 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 29 hrs | 6,687 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Person County recorded 1,200 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Person County started December 12, 2022, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 15,873 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Person County, with 155 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Person County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th 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 Person County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Onslow County | D | 40th |
| Caldwell County | D | 39th |
| Lenoir County | D | 40th |
| Durham County | D | 38th |
| Brunswick County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Person County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Person County recorded 1,200 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Person County's reliability grade?
Person County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Person County?
The worst outage on record started December 12, 2022, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 15,873 customers.