Lynchburg County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.