Greene CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.