Bedford County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 3 hrs | 19,478 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 132 hrs | 17,311 (35%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 71 hrs | 15,420 (32%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 77 hrs | 13,735 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 2, 2018 | 2 hrs | 13,169 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bedford County recorded 1,007 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bedford County started September 16, 2025, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 19,478 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bedford County, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bedford County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 Bedford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | F | 17th |
| Lee County | F | 17th |
| Washington County | F | 17th |
| Middlesex County | F | 17th |
| Craig County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bedford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bedford County recorded 1,007 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Bedford County's reliability grade?
Bedford County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bedford County?
The worst outage on record started September 16, 2025, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 19,478 customers.