Robeson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2016 | 215 hrs | 43,321 (32%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 207 hrs | 35,665 (26%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 3 hrs | 21,903 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 51 hrs | 19,504 (14%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 13, 2018 | 22 hrs | 17,825 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Robeson County recorded 901 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Robeson County started October 8, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 215 hours and leaving up to 43,321 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Robeson County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Robeson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Robeson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County | D | 28th |
| Bladen County | D | 28th |
| Guilford County | D | 30th |
| Warren County | D | 28th |
| Hoke County | D | 30th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Robeson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Robeson County recorded 901 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Robeson County's reliability grade?
Robeson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Robeson County?
The worst outage on record started October 8, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 215 hours and affecting up to 43,321 customers.