Lee CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | <1 hr | 4,115 (46%) | Winter Weather |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.