Mathews 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2018 | 113 hrs | 6,636 (97%) | Heavy Rain |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 53 hrs | 5,954 (87%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 5 hrs | 5,443 (80%) | Unnamed event |
| May 27, 2024 | 5 hrs | 5,413 (80%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 22 hrs | 5,384 (79%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Mathews County recorded 645 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mathews County started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 113 hours and leaving up to 6,636 customers without power (97% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Mathews County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mathews County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Mathews County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst County | F | 9th |
| Pulaski County | F | 9th |
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
| Lunenburg County | F | 9th |
| Prince Edward County | F | 8th |
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 Mathews County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Mathews County recorded 645 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Mathews County's reliability grade?
Mathews County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mathews County?
The worst outage on record started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 113 hours and affecting up to 6,636 customers.