Danville County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Virginia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | 20 hrs | 13,622 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 34 hrs | 12,945 (23%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 3 hrs | 11,858 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 29 hrs | 8,622 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 59 hrs | 7,684 (14%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Danville County recorded 331 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Danville County started August 31, 2021, lasting 20 hours and leaving up to 13,622 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Danville County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Danville County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd 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 Danville County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Emporia County | B | 63rd |
| Lexington County | B | 64th |
| Richmond County | B | 65th |
| Shenandoah County | B | 65th |
| Rockingham County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Danville County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Danville County recorded 331 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Danville County's reliability grade?
Danville County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Danville County?
The worst outage on record started August 31, 2021, lasting 20 hours and affecting up to 13,622 customers.