Hopewell County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2016 | 18 hrs | 5,936 (54%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 1 hrs | 4,202 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,024 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 0 hrs | 4,018 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,983 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hopewell County recorded 346 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hopewell County started July 19, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 5,936 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hopewell County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hopewell County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Hopewell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | C | 55th |
| Greene County | C | 55th |
| Williamsburg County | C | 54th |
| Norfolk County | C | 54th |
| Alexandria County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hopewell County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hopewell County recorded 346 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Hopewell County's reliability grade?
Hopewell County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hopewell County?
The worst outage on record started July 19, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 5,936 customers.