Rockingham CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 127 hrs | 33,309 (51%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 63 hrs | 20,355 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 87 hrs | 19,333 (30%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 80 hrs | 14,551 (22%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 48 hrs | 11,740 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rockingham County recorded 1,589 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rockingham County started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 127 hours and leaving up to 33,309 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rockingham County, with 216 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rockingham County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in North Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Rockingham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caswell County | F | 19th |
| Chatham County | F | 19th |
| Wilkes County | F | 17th |
| Mitchell County | F | 17th |
| Duplin County | D | 20th |
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 Rockingham County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rockingham County recorded 1,589 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Rockingham County's reliability grade?
Rockingham County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rockingham County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm Michael), lasting 127 hours and affecting up to 33,309 customers.