Scotland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2018 | 139 hrs | 10,690 (47%) | Hurricane Florence |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 142 hrs | 7,066 (31%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jan 22, 2016 | 55 hrs | 5,977 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| May 4, 2021 | 11 hrs | 5,709 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 7 hrs | 5,376 (24%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scotland County recorded 738 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scotland County started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 139 hours and leaving up to 10,690 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Scotland County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scotland County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Scotland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Anson County | D | 21st |
| Duplin County | D | 20th |
| Vance County | D | 21st |
| Stokes County | D | 22nd |
| Cleveland County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Scotland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scotland County recorded 738 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Scotland County's reliability grade?
Scotland County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scotland County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2018 (Hurricane Florence), lasting 139 hours and affecting up to 10,690 customers.