Amelia County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 126 hrs | 6,144 (66%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 90 hrs | 5,474 (59%) | Lightning |
| Dec 9, 2017 | 44 hrs | 3,792 (41%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 81 hrs | 3,625 (39%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 37 hrs | 3,236 (35%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Amelia County recorded 957 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Amelia County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 126 hours and leaving up to 6,144 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Amelia County, with 148 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Amelia County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Amelia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| New Kent County | F | 12th |
| Goochland County | F | 10th |
| Dinwiddie County | F | 10th |
| Wythe County | F | 10th |
| Lunenburg County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Amelia County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Amelia County recorded 957 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Amelia County's reliability grade?
Amelia County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Amelia County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 126 hours and affecting up to 6,144 customers.