Wilson County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · North Carolina
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 | 1 hrs | 25,920 (68%) | Unnamed event |
| May 20, 2022 | 8 hrs | 14,278 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 30, 2020 | 7 hrs | 13,355 (35%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 1 hrs | 12,516 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 24, 2019 | 1 hrs | 8,715 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Wilson County recorded 321 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilson County started October 1, 2020, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 25,920 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilson County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilson County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Wilson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chowan County | A | 83rd |
| Pender County | A | 83rd |
| Pitt County | A | 85th |
| Edgecombe County | A | 90th |
| Avery County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wilson County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Wilson County recorded 321 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Wilson County's reliability grade?
Wilson County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilson County?
The worst outage on record started October 1, 2020, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 25,920 customers.