Chesterfield County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 13, 2021 | 125 hrs | 57,010 (33%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 104 hrs | 51,921 (30%) | Heavy Rain |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 56 hrs | 38,220 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 51 hrs | 36,577 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 25 hrs | 27,047 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Chesterfield County recorded 1,952 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chesterfield County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 57,010 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Chesterfield County, with 250 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chesterfield County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Chesterfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Surry County | D | 36th |
| King George County | D | 36th |
| Petersburg County | D | 35th |
| Roanoke County | D | 37th |
| Colonial Heights County | D | 34th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Chesterfield County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Chesterfield County recorded 1,952 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Chesterfield County's reliability grade?
Chesterfield County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chesterfield County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 57,010 customers.