Floyd County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 12, 2025 | 140 hrs | 9,035 (90%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 5 hrs | 8,156 (82%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 108 hrs | 8,052 (81%) | Ice Storm |
| May 18, 2016 | 1 hrs | 7,447 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 105 hrs | 7,346 (74%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Floyd County recorded 707 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Floyd County started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 140 hours and leaving up to 9,035 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Floyd County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Floyd County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st 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 Floyd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bland County | F | 1st |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
| Carroll County | F | 3rd |
| Scott County | F | 3rd |
| Russell County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Floyd County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Floyd County recorded 707 outage events, averaging 5.7 hours each.
What is Floyd County's reliability grade?
Floyd County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Floyd County?
The worst outage on record started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 140 hours and affecting up to 9,035 customers.