King George County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | 3 hrs | 12,096 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 85 hrs | 7,993 (32%) | Dense Fog |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 132 hrs | 7,029 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 14, 2017 | 16 hrs | 5,206 (21%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 2 hrs | 4,254 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, King George County recorded 607 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in King George County started May 1, 2024, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 12,096 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in King George County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, King George County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 King George County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County | D | 36th |
| Surry County | D | 36th |
| Roanoke County | D | 37th |
| Petersburg County | D | 35th |
| Poquoson County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in King George County?
Between 2015 and 2025, King George County recorded 607 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is King George County's reliability grade?
King George County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in King George County?
The worst outage on record started May 1, 2024, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 12,096 customers.