Greene County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 40 hrs | 9,316 (44%) | High Wind |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 62 hrs | 7,523 (36%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 4 hrs | 7,085 (34%) | Frost/Freeze |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 2 hrs | 6,319 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 1 hrs | 6,142 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greene County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greene County started March 2, 2018 (High Wind), lasting 40 hours and leaving up to 9,316 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Greene County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greene County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Greene County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | C | 55th |
| Hopewell County | C | 55th |
| Alexandria County | C | 56th |
| Williamsburg County | C | 54th |
| Caroline County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Greene County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greene County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Greene County's reliability grade?
Greene County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (High Wind), lasting 40 hours and affecting up to 9,316 customers.