Chesterfield CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Chesterfield County, Virginia that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.