Stanly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2016 | 1 hrs | 7,706 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 1 hrs | 7,700 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 hrs | 7,028 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 17 hrs | 6,396 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 39 hrs | 5,579 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stanly County recorded 562 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stanly County started August 6, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,706 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Stanly County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stanly County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th 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 Stanly County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Iredell County | B | 61st |
| Cabarrus County | B | 62nd |
| Davidson County | C | 57th |
| Cumberland County | C | 57th |
| Martin County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stanly County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stanly County recorded 562 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Stanly County's reliability grade?
Stanly County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stanly County?
The worst outage on record started August 6, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,706 customers.