Buena Vista CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | 1 hrs | 1,930 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 3 hrs | 1,420 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 2 hrs | 1,408 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2021 | 3 hrs | 1,402 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,400 (42%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Buena Vista County recorded 283 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Buena Vista County started January 19, 2018, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 1,930 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Buena Vista County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Buena Vista County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Buena Vista County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Accomack County | B | 78th |
| Covington County | B | 75th |
| Loudoun County | B | 75th |
| Fairfax County | B | 74th |
| Staunton County | A | 82nd |
Most reliable counties in Virginia
The top 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park County | A | 96th |
| Radford County | A | 95th |
| Winchester County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Virginia
The bottom 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bland County | F | 1st |
| Floyd County | F | 1st |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
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 Buena Vista County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Buena Vista County recorded 283 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Buena Vista County's reliability grade?
Buena Vista County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Buena Vista County?
The worst outage on record started January 19, 2018, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 1,930 customers.