Rowan 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 | 103 hrs | 22,195 (25%) | Tropical Storm |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 13 hrs | 18,454 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 24 hrs | 13,915 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 26 hrs | 11,485 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 34 hrs | 10,384 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rowan County recorded 1,632 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rowan County started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm), lasting 103 hours and leaving up to 22,195 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rowan County, with 208 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rowan County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Rowan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bertie County | C | 42nd |
| Gaston County | C | 41st |
| Mecklenburg County | C | 42nd |
| Gates County | C | 41st |
| Lee County | C | 41st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rowan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rowan County recorded 1,632 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Rowan County's reliability grade?
Rowan County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rowan County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Tropical Storm), lasting 103 hours and affecting up to 22,195 customers.