Fauquier County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.