Fredericksburg CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 | <1 hr | 5,371 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 7 hrs | 5,371 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 11, 2022 | <1 hr | 5,356 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 11, 2022 | <1 hr | 5,356 (34%) | Unnamed event |
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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).
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 |
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 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.