Charlottesville County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | 116 hrs | 13,315 (32%) | Winter Storm |
| May 4, 2022 | 1 hrs | 8,030 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 6 hrs | 7,440 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 20 hrs | 7,346 (18%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,239 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Charlottesville County recorded 471 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Charlottesville County started January 3, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 116 hours and leaving up to 13,315 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Charlottesville County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Charlottesville County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 Charlottesville County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | B | 66th |
| Shenandoah County | B | 65th |
| Richmond County | B | 65th |
| Lexington County | B | 64th |
| Danville County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Charlottesville County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Charlottesville County recorded 471 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Charlottesville County's reliability grade?
Charlottesville County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Charlottesville County?
The worst outage on record started January 3, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 116 hours and affecting up to 13,315 customers.