Dickenson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 226 hrs | 3,853 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2023 | 97 hrs | 3,403 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 45 hrs | 2,148 (25%) | Strong Wind |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 27 hrs | 2,072 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 13, 2018 | 14 hrs | 2,005 (23%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dickenson County recorded 1,152 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dickenson County started September 27, 2024, lasting 226 hours and leaving up to 3,853 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dickenson County, with 138 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dickenson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dickenson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | F | 4th |
| Russell County | F | 4th |
| Franklin County | F | 5th |
| Buckingham County | F | 5th |
| Charles City County | F | 5th |
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 Dickenson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dickenson County recorded 1,152 outage events, averaging 5.4 hours each.
What is Dickenson County's reliability grade?
Dickenson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dickenson County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024, lasting 226 hours and affecting up to 3,853 customers.