Charlotte County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 127 hrs | 6,505 (66%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 68 hrs | 4,390 (44%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 3,848 (39%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 138 hrs | 3,584 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 29 hrs | 3,427 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Charlotte County recorded 1,053 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Charlotte County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 127 hours and leaving up to 6,505 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Charlotte County, with 136 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Charlotte County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Charlotte County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County | F | 6th |
| Giles County | F | 6th |
| Nottoway County | F | 7th |
| Smyth County | F | 7th |
| Patrick County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Charlotte County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Charlotte County recorded 1,053 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Charlotte County's reliability grade?
Charlotte County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Charlotte County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 127 hours and affecting up to 6,505 customers.