Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 126 hrs | 8,036 (56%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 126 hrs | 6,933 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 50 hrs | 5,181 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,782 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 3 hrs | 4,054 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Brunswick County recorded 875 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brunswick County started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 126 hours and leaving up to 8,036 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Brunswick County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brunswick County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Brunswick County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| King and Queen County | F | 15th |
| Bath County | F | 15th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| Tazewell County | F | 15th |
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Brunswick County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Brunswick County recorded 875 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Brunswick County's reliability grade?
Brunswick County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brunswick County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 126 hours and affecting up to 8,036 customers.