Craig CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 29 hrs | 1,715 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 4, 2021 | 32 hrs | 1,421 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 19 hrs | 1,291 (46%) | Winter Storm |
| May 3, 2021 | 4 hrs | 1,285 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 9 hrs | 1,249 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Craig County recorded 736 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Craig County started June 17, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 29 hours and leaving up to 1,715 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Craig County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Craig County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Craig County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | F | 17th |
| Washington County | F | 17th |
| Lee County | F | 17th |
| Henrico County | F | 17th |
| Rappahannock County | F | 18th |
Most reliable counties in Virginia
The top 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park County | A | 96th |
| Radford County | A | 95th |
| Winchester County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Virginia
The bottom 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bland County | F | 1st |
| Floyd County | F | 1st |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
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 Craig County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Craig County recorded 736 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Craig County's reliability grade?
Craig County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Craig County?
The worst outage on record started June 17, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 29 hours and affecting up to 1,715 customers.