Campbell County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | 131 hrs | 13,926 (35%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 125 hrs | 12,518 (31%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 64 hrs | 11,175 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 84 hrs | 9,845 (25%) | High Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 74 hrs | 7,992 (20%) | Hurricane Michael |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Campbell County recorded 886 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Campbell County started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 131 hours and leaving up to 13,926 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Campbell County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Campbell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Campbell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghany County | D | 23rd |
| Northumberland County | D | 23rd |
| Fauquier County | D | 22nd |
| Albemarle County | D | 21st |
| Halifax County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Campbell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Campbell County recorded 886 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Campbell County's reliability grade?
Campbell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Campbell County?
The worst outage on record started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 131 hours and affecting up to 13,926 customers.