Surry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 104 hrs | 19,967 (42%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2 hrs | 5,469 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 37 hrs | 5,454 (11%) | High Wind |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 7 hrs | 5,411 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 26 hrs | 4,366 (9%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Surry County recorded 1,186 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Surry County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 104 hours and leaving up to 19,967 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Surry County, with 152 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Surry County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Surry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | C | 44th |
| Nash County | C | 49th |
| Forsyth County | C | 44th |
| Northampton County | C | 50th |
| Wayne County | C | 50th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Surry County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Surry County recorded 1,186 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Surry County's reliability grade?
Surry County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Surry County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 104 hours and affecting up to 19,967 customers.