Grayson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | 164 hrs | 10,665 (99%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 17, 2015 | 2 hrs | 9,567 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 86 hrs | 7,299 (68%) | Ice Storm |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 4 hrs | 7,038 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 1, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,020 (65%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Grayson County recorded 1,171 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Grayson County started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 164 hours and leaving up to 10,665 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Grayson County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Grayson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd 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 Grayson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | F | 3rd |
| Floyd County | F | 1st |
| Scott County | F | 3rd |
| Bland County | F | 1st |
| Russell County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Grayson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Grayson County recorded 1,171 outage events, averaging 5.3 hours each.
What is Grayson County's reliability grade?
Grayson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Grayson County?
The worst outage on record started February 12, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 164 hours and affecting up to 10,665 customers.