Halifax CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Halifax County, Virginia that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.