Culpeper County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2020 | 2 hrs | 10,361 (24%) | Dense Fog |
| Dec 16, 2020 | 46 hrs | 9,706 (23%) | Winter Storm |
| May 14, 2018 | 44 hrs | 9,217 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 87 hrs | 8,749 (20%) | Dense Fog |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 37 hrs | 8,233 (19%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Culpeper County recorded 555 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Culpeper County started October 22, 2020 (Dense Fog), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 10,361 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Culpeper County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Culpeper County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Culpeper County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | C | 46th |
| Newport News County | C | 46th |
| Lynchburg County | C | 44th |
| Orange County | C | 46th |
| Isle of Wight County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Culpeper County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Culpeper County recorded 555 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Culpeper County's reliability grade?
Culpeper County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Culpeper County?
The worst outage on record started October 22, 2020 (Dense Fog), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 10,361 customers.