Colonial Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 46 hrs | 8,775 (98%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 79 hrs | 5,162 (58%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 26 hrs | 3,988 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 25 hrs | 3,963 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 5, 2016 | 3 hrs | 3,331 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Colonial Heights County recorded 271 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Colonial Heights County started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and leaving up to 8,775 customers without power (98% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Colonial Heights County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Colonial Heights County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Colonial Heights County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | D | 34th |
| Petersburg County | D | 35th |
| Surry County | D | 36th |
| Chesterfield County | D | 36th |
| King George County | D | 36th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Colonial Heights County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Colonial Heights County recorded 271 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Colonial Heights County's reliability grade?
Colonial Heights County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Colonial Heights County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and affecting up to 8,775 customers.