Tyrrell CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | 63 hrs | 2,393 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,378 (98%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 26 hrs | 2,376 (98%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,334 (96%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 88 hrs | 1,998 (83%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Tyrrell County recorded 365 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tyrrell County started September 6, 2019, lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 2,393 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Tyrrell County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tyrrell County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Tyrrell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County | F | 7th |
| Moore County | F | 10th |
| Jones County | F | 11th |
| Polk County | F | 3rd |
| New Hanover County | F | 14th |
Most reliable counties in North Carolina
The top 3 counties in North Carolina by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank County | A | 93rd |
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Pitt County | A | 85th |
Least reliable counties in North Carolina
The bottom 3 counties in North Carolina by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | F | 3rd |
| Pamlico County | F | 7th |
| Tyrrell County | F | 8th |
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 Tyrrell County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Tyrrell County recorded 365 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Tyrrell County's reliability grade?
Tyrrell County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tyrrell County?
The worst outage on record started September 6, 2019, lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 2,393 customers.