Stanly CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2016 | <1 hr | 7,706 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2024 | <1 hr | 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 less than 1 hour 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).
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 |
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 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 less than 1 hour and affecting up to 7,706 customers.