Frederick County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2019 | 38 hrs | 6,659 (7%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 13 hrs | 6,646 (7%) | Winter Weather |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 52 hrs | 6,135 (7%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 5 hrs | 5,656 (6%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 6 hrs | 4,936 (5%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Frederick County recorded 485 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Frederick County started February 13, 2019 (Winter Weather), lasting 38 hours and leaving up to 6,659 customers without power (7% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Frederick County, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Frederick County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th 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 Frederick County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | A | 86th |
| Prince William County | A | 88th |
| Staunton County | A | 82nd |
| Winchester County | A | 93rd |
| Accomack County | B | 78th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Frederick County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Frederick County recorded 485 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Frederick County's reliability grade?
Frederick County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Frederick County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2019 (Winter Weather), lasting 38 hours and affecting up to 6,659 customers.