Bath CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,971 (98%) | Unnamed event |
| May 8, 2024 | <1 hr | 3,818 (94%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 66 hrs | 3,553 (88%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 15 hrs | 3,417 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 2 hrs | 3,406 (84%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Bath County recorded 734 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bath County started September 20, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 3,971 customers without power (98% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bath County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bath County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bath County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County | F | 15th |
| Brunswick County | F | 15th |
| King and Queen County | F | 15th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
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 Bath County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Bath County recorded 734 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Bath County's reliability grade?
Bath County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bath County?
The worst outage on record started September 20, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 3,971 customers.