Caroline County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2019 | 3 hrs | 10,612 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 6,022 (20%) | Tornado |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 0 hrs | 5,900 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| May 14, 2018 | 49 hrs | 5,653 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 31, 2017 | 1 hrs | 5,080 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caroline County recorded 678 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caroline County started April 18, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 10,612 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Caroline County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caroline County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Caroline County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria County | C | 56th |
| Page County | C | 58th |
| Greene County | C | 55th |
| Arlington County | C | 55th |
| Hopewell County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Caroline County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caroline County recorded 678 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Caroline County's reliability grade?
Caroline County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caroline County?
The worst outage on record started April 18, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 10,612 customers.