Lee County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 156 hrs | 7,683 (86%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 21 hrs | 5,793 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2023 | 44 hrs | 5,181 (58%) | Tornado |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 hrs | 4,642 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 0 hrs | 4,115 (46%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Lee County recorded 1,188 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 156 hours and leaving up to 7,683 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 179 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | F | 17th |
| Middlesex County | F | 17th |
| Craig County | F | 17th |
| Henrico County | F | 17th |
| Bedford County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lee County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Lee County recorded 1,188 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 156 hours and affecting up to 7,683 customers.