Dinwiddie County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 128 hrs | 13,322 (66%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 135 hrs | 11,908 (59%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 29 hrs | 8,375 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 15, 2015 | 0 hrs | 7,950 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 44 hrs | 7,846 (39%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Dinwiddie County recorded 1,015 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dinwiddie County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 128 hours and leaving up to 13,322 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Dinwiddie County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dinwiddie County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th 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 Dinwiddie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Goochland County | F | 10th |
| Wythe County | F | 10th |
| Lunenburg County | F | 9th |
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
| Pulaski County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dinwiddie County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Dinwiddie County recorded 1,015 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Dinwiddie County's reliability grade?
Dinwiddie County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dinwiddie County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 128 hours and affecting up to 13,322 customers.