Randolph County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · North Carolina
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 122 hrs | 29,139 (28%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 1 hrs | 13,901 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 41 hrs | 13,563 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 34 hrs | 12,664 (12%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 9 hrs | 12,602 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Randolph County recorded 1,367 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Randolph County started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 122 hours and leaving up to 29,139 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Randolph County, with 175 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Randolph County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Randolph County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | C | 56th |
| Buncombe County | C | 56th |
| Davie County | C | 56th |
| McDowell County | C | 56th |
| Alleghany County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Randolph County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Randolph County recorded 1,367 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Randolph County's reliability grade?
Randolph County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 122 hours and affecting up to 29,139 customers.