Pitt CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3 hrs | 23,397 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 12 hrs | 23,397 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 3 hrs | 20,438 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 17, 2025 | <1 hr | 11,394 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 7 hrs | 7,542 (8%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pitt County recorded 249 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pitt County started June 5, 2025, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 23,397 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Pitt County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pitt County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pitt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pender County | A | 83rd |
| Wilson County | A | 83rd |
| Chowan County | A | 83rd |
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Pasquotank County | A | 93rd |
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 Pitt County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pitt County recorded 249 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Pitt County's reliability grade?
Pitt County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pitt County?
The worst outage on record started June 5, 2025, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 23,397 customers.