King George CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.