Giles County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2018 | 125 hrs | 8,274 (71%) | Winter Storm |
| May 26, 2024 | 74 hrs | 7,343 (63%) | Hail |
| Jul 25, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,612 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1 hrs | 5,609 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 21, 2018 | 45 hrs | 5,587 (48%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Giles County recorded 1,344 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Giles County started March 24, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 8,274 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Giles County, with 167 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Giles County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Giles County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County | F | 6th |
| Buchanan County | F | 6th |
| Nottoway County | F | 7th |
| Patrick County | F | 6th |
| Smyth County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Giles County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Giles County recorded 1,344 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Giles County's reliability grade?
Giles County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Giles County?
The worst outage on record started March 24, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 8,274 customers.