Albemarle County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | 161 hrs | 36,322 (42%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 46 hrs | 25,027 (29%) | Winter Storm |
| May 27, 2024 | 21 hrs | 21,750 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 93 hrs | 20,213 (23%) | High Wind |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 23 hrs | 17,443 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Albemarle County recorded 1,249 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Albemarle County started January 3, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 161 hours and leaving up to 36,322 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Albemarle County, with 163 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Albemarle 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 Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Albemarle County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax County | D | 21st |
| Fauquier County | D | 22nd |
| Fluvanna County | F | 20th |
| Henry County | F | 19th |
| Northumberland County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Albemarle County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Albemarle County recorded 1,249 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Albemarle County's reliability grade?
Albemarle County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Albemarle County?
The worst outage on record started January 3, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 161 hours and affecting up to 36,322 customers.