Henry County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 94 hrs | 13,861 (34%) | High Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 76 hrs | 11,310 (28%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Mar 25, 2018 | 71 hrs | 9,954 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 109 hrs | 9,037 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 22 hrs | 6,056 (15%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Henry County recorded 870 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Henry County started March 2, 2018 (High Wind), lasting 94 hours and leaving up to 13,861 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Henry County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Henry County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Henry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna County | F | 20th |
| Botetourt County | F | 18th |
| Rappahannock County | F | 18th |
| Halifax County | D | 21st |
| Albemarle County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Henry County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Henry County recorded 870 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Henry County's reliability grade?
Henry County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Henry County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (High Wind), lasting 94 hours and affecting up to 13,861 customers.