Buckingham County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.