Warren 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 | 63 hrs | 8,142 (56%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 32 hrs | 5,390 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| May 10, 2015 | 1 hrs | 4,765 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 2 hrs | 4,761 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 16, 2015 | 1 hrs | 4,749 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Warren County recorded 1,495 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Warren County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 8,142 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Warren County, with 174 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Warren County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Warren County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bladen County | D | 28th |
| Catawba County | D | 28th |
| Robeson County | D | 29th |
| Guilford County | D | 30th |
| Columbus County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Warren County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Warren County recorded 1,495 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Warren County's reliability grade?
Warren County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Warren County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 8,142 customers.