Goochland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2016 | 27 hrs | 9,592 (59%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 65 hrs | 9,103 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 179 hrs | 7,661 (47%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 10 hrs | 6,567 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 79 hrs | 6,378 (39%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Goochland County recorded 772 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Goochland County started June 17, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 9,592 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Goochland County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Goochland County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th 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 Goochland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County | F | 10th |
| Wythe County | F | 10th |
| Lunenburg County | F | 9th |
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
| Pulaski County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Goochland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Goochland County recorded 772 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Goochland County's reliability grade?
Goochland County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Goochland County?
The worst outage on record started June 17, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 9,592 customers.