New Kent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 95 hrs | 9,678 (80%) | Heavy Rain |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 57 hrs | 7,754 (64%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 56 hrs | 5,810 (48%) | High Wind |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 26 hrs | 5,780 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 41 hrs | 5,020 (41%) | Heavy Rain |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, New Kent County recorded 710 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in New Kent County started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 9,678 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in New Kent County, with 104 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, New Kent County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 New Kent County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia County | F | 11th |
| Pittsylvania County | F | 13th |
| Goochland County | F | 10th |
| Dinwiddie County | F | 10th |
| Wythe County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in New Kent County?
Between 2015 and 2025, New Kent County recorded 710 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is New Kent County's reliability grade?
New Kent County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in New Kent County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 9,678 customers.