Greensville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 100 hrs | 2,505 (27%) | Ice Storm |
| Sep 26, 2015 | 3 hrs | 2,126 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 12 hrs | 2,095 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 9 hrs | 2,094 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 13 hrs | 1,996 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greensville County recorded 466 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greensville County started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 100 hours and leaving up to 2,505 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Greensville County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greensville County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Greensville County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg County | C | 51st |
| King William County | C | 50th |
| Prince George County | C | 52nd |
| Suffolk County | C | 52nd |
| Spotsylvania County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Greensville County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greensville County recorded 466 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Greensville County's reliability grade?
Greensville County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greensville County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 100 hours and affecting up to 2,505 customers.