Appomattox CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | 128 hrs | 6,274 (66%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 31 hrs | 5,493 (58%) | Tornado |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 117 hrs | 5,193 (54%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 119 hrs | 3,660 (38%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 17 hrs | 3,544 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Appomattox County, Virginia that day.
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Appomattox County recorded 604 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Appomattox County started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 128 hours and leaving up to 6,274 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Appomattox County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Appomattox County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Appomattox County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Powhatan County | F | 14th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| Gloucester County | F | 14th |
| King and Queen County | F | 15th |
| Brunswick County | F | 15th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Appomattox County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Appomattox County recorded 604 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Appomattox County's reliability grade?
Appomattox County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Appomattox County?
The worst outage on record started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 128 hours and affecting up to 6,274 customers.