Gloucester County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 114 hrs | 15,712 (76%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 5 hrs | 10,749 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 89 hrs | 8,761 (42%) | High Wind |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 3 hrs | 8,163 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 43 hrs | 8,148 (39%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gloucester County recorded 746 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gloucester County started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 114 hours and leaving up to 15,712 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gloucester County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gloucester County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Gloucester County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Powhatan County | F | 14th |
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| King and Queen County | F | 15th |
| Brunswick County | F | 15th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gloucester County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gloucester County recorded 746 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Gloucester County's reliability grade?
Gloucester County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gloucester County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 114 hours and affecting up to 15,712 customers.