Charles City CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 12, 2018 | 105 hrs | 3,916 (94%) | Heavy Rain |
| Nov 26, 2016 | 3 hrs | 3,600 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 18, 2019 | 12 hrs | 3,265 (78%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 48 hrs | 2,914 (70%) | Heavy Rain |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,870 (69%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Charles City County recorded 714 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Charles City County started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 3,916 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Charles City County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Charles City 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 Charles City County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham County | F | 5th |
| Franklin County | F | 5th |
| Patrick County | F | 6th |
| Dickenson County | F | 5th |
| Giles County | F | 6th |
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 Charles City County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Charles City County recorded 714 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Charles City County's reliability grade?
Charles City County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Charles City County?
The worst outage on record started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 3,916 customers.