Vance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 90 hrs | 15,555 (66%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 79 hrs | 10,759 (46%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Feb 4, 2018 | 6 hrs | 7,937 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 9 hrs | 7,596 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 18, 2022 | 1 hrs | 7,292 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Vance County recorded 1,992 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vance County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 90 hours and leaving up to 15,555 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Vance County, with 239 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vance 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 Vance County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Anson County | D | 21st |
| Stokes County | D | 22nd |
| Scotland County | D | 21st |
| Cleveland County | D | 22nd |
| Washington County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Vance County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Vance County recorded 1,992 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Vance County's reliability grade?
Vance County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vance County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 90 hours and affecting up to 15,555 customers.