Halifax County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2016 | 28 hrs | 11,819 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 125 hrs | 10,851 (35%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 1 hrs | 8,628 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 122 hrs | 7,324 (24%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 60 hrs | 5,792 (19%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Halifax County recorded 983 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Halifax County started July 8, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 28 hours and leaving up to 11,819 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Halifax County, with 152 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Halifax County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Halifax County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | D | 21st |
| Fluvanna County | F | 20th |
| Fauquier County | D | 22nd |
| Henry County | F | 19th |
| Northumberland County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Halifax County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Halifax County recorded 983 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Halifax County's reliability grade?
Halifax County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Halifax County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 28 hours and affecting up to 11,819 customers.