King and Queen CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2018 | 94 hrs | 3,889 (71%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 2 hrs | 2,614 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 22, 2017 | 3 hrs | 2,502 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 79 hrs | 2,323 (42%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 11, 2015 | 1 hrs | 2,250 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, King and Queen County recorded 625 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in King and Queen County started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 94 hours and leaving up to 3,889 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in King and Queen County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, King and Queen County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to King and Queen County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| Brunswick County | F | 15th |
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
| Powhatan County | F | 14th |
| Bath County | F | 15th |
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 King and Queen County?
Between 2014 and 2025, King and Queen County recorded 625 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is King and Queen County's reliability grade?
King and Queen County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in King and Queen County?
The worst outage on record started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 94 hours and affecting up to 3,889 customers.