Franklin 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 | 157 hrs | 4,043 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2020 | 31 hrs | 3,689 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,550 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 29 hrs | 3,104 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 30 hrs | 2,925 (53%) | Heavy Rain |
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Over the 5 years from 2020 to 2024, Franklin County recorded 929 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started September 27, 2024, lasting 157 hours and leaving up to 4,043 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham County | F | 5th |
| Charles City County | F | 5th |
| Patrick County | F | 6th |
| Dickenson County | F | 5th |
| Cumberland County | F | 4th |
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 Franklin County?
Between 2020 and 2024, Franklin County recorded 929 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024, lasting 157 hours and affecting up to 4,043 customers.