Galax CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 136 hrs | 3,815 (71%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 17, 2015 | 2 hrs | 3,790 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 79 hrs | 1,579 (29%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 60 hrs | 1,288 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 2 hrs | 1,141 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Galax County, Virginia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Galax County recorded 247 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Galax County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 136 hours and leaving up to 3,815 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Galax County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Galax County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Galax County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | D | 30th |
| Falls Church County | D | 33rd |
| Hanover County | D | 30th |
| Louisa County | D | 28th |
| Madison County | D | 34th |
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 Galax County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Galax County recorded 247 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Galax County's reliability grade?
Galax County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Galax County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 136 hours and affecting up to 3,815 customers.