Botetourt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 69 hrs | 5,264 (26%) | High Wind |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 52 hrs | 4,415 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| May 4, 2021 | 48 hrs | 4,052 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 37 hrs | 3,877 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 22 hrs | 3,805 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Botetourt County recorded 1,140 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Botetourt County started March 2, 2018 (High Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 5,264 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Botetourt County, with 148 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Botetourt County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th 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 Botetourt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock County | F | 18th |
| Henry County | F | 19th |
| Craig County | F | 17th |
| Middlesex County | F | 17th |
| Washington County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Botetourt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Botetourt County recorded 1,140 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Botetourt County's reliability grade?
Botetourt County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Botetourt County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (High Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 5,264 customers.