Yadkin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 57 hrs | 16,980 (63%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,990 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 59 hrs | 6,512 (24%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 15 hrs | 5,789 (22%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 14 hrs | 5,211 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Yadkin County recorded 889 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yadkin County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 57 hours and leaving up to 16,980 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Yadkin County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yadkin County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Yadkin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ashe County | D | 36th |
| Craven County | D | 37th |
| Orange County | D | 38th |
| Beaufort County | D | 34th |
| Brunswick County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Yadkin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Yadkin County recorded 889 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Yadkin County's reliability grade?
Yadkin County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yadkin County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 57 hours and affecting up to 16,980 customers.