Lunenburg County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 127 hrs | 6,723 (71%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 3,475 (37%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 44 hrs | 3,010 (32%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,070 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,984 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lunenburg County recorded 920 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lunenburg County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 127 hours and leaving up to 6,723 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lunenburg County, with 135 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lunenburg County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Lunenburg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
| Pulaski County | F | 9th |
| Amherst County | F | 9th |
| Wythe County | F | 10th |
| Dinwiddie County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lunenburg County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lunenburg County recorded 920 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Lunenburg County's reliability grade?
Lunenburg County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lunenburg County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 127 hours and affecting up to 6,723 customers.