Fauquier CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | 77 hrs | 18,401 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 89 hrs | 17,071 (41%) | Dense Fog |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 32 hrs | 13,464 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 58 hrs | 11,460 (28%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 4, 2018 | 8 hrs | 11,368 (27%) | Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Fauquier County, Virginia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fauquier County recorded 912 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fauquier County started June 22, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 77 hours and leaving up to 18,401 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fauquier County, with 115 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fauquier County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fauquier County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | D | 21st |
| Northumberland County | D | 23rd |
| Halifax County | D | 21st |
| Campbell County | D | 23rd |
| Alleghany County | D | 23rd |
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 Fauquier County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fauquier County recorded 912 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Fauquier County's reliability grade?
Fauquier County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fauquier County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 77 hours and affecting up to 18,401 customers.