Isle of Wight CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 11 hrs | 7,539 (41%) | Tornado |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 20 hrs | 7,015 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 20, 2018 | <1 hr | 5,148 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2016 | 1 hrs | 5,053 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 61 hrs | 5,036 (28%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Isle of Wight County recorded 714 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Isle of Wight County started June 16, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 7,539 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Isle of Wight County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Isle of Wight County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Isle of Wight County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg County | C | 44th |
| York County | C | 42nd |
| Culpeper County | C | 45th |
| Sussex County | C | 46th |
| Newport News County | C | 46th |
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 Isle of Wight County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Isle of Wight County recorded 714 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Isle of Wight County's reliability grade?
Isle of Wight County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Isle of Wight County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 7,539 customers.