Lynchburg CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | 98 hrs | 12,453 (21%) | Tornado |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 91 hrs | 7,259 (12%) | High Wind |
| May 4, 2021 | 30 hrs | 6,430 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 1, 2017 | 7 hrs | 5,963 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 32 hrs | 5,816 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lynchburg County recorded 641 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lynchburg County started April 15, 2018 (Tornado), lasting 98 hours and leaving up to 12,453 customers without power (21% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lynchburg County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lynchburg County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lynchburg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight County | C | 43rd |
| Culpeper County | C | 45th |
| Sussex County | C | 46th |
| Newport News County | C | 46th |
| York County | C | 42nd |
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 Lynchburg County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lynchburg County recorded 641 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Lynchburg County's reliability grade?
Lynchburg County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lynchburg County?
The worst outage on record started April 15, 2018 (Tornado), lasting 98 hours and affecting up to 12,453 customers.