Gloucester CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.