Fredericksburg County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | 52 hrs | 6,612 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 7 hrs | 5,371 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 1 hrs | 5,371 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 11, 2022 | 0 hrs | 5,356 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 11, 2022 | 0 hrs | 5,356 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Fredericksburg County recorded 292 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fredericksburg County started June 22, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 52 hours and leaving up to 6,612 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fredericksburg County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fredericksburg County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Fredericksburg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greensville County | C | 51st |
| Prince George County | C | 52nd |
| King William County | C | 50th |
| Suffolk County | C | 52nd |
| Spotsylvania County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fredericksburg County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Fredericksburg County recorded 292 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Fredericksburg County's reliability grade?
Fredericksburg County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fredericksburg County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 52 hours and affecting up to 6,612 customers.