Buckingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 99 hrs | 6,978 (83%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 149 hrs | 6,104 (73%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 17 hrs | 5,518 (66%) | Flood |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 27 hrs | 5,102 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 62 hrs | 4,039 (48%) | High Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Buckingham County recorded 893 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Buckingham County started October 11, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 6,978 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Buckingham County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Buckingham County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Buckingham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Charles City County | F | 5th |
| Franklin County | F | 5th |
| Patrick County | F | 6th |
| Dickenson County | F | 5th |
| Cumberland County | F | 4th |
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 Buckingham County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Buckingham County recorded 893 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Buckingham County's reliability grade?
Buckingham County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Buckingham County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 6,978 customers.