Northampton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | 2 hrs | 8,491 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 36 hrs | 5,439 (28%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 1 hrs | 4,607 (23%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 2 hrs | 4,417 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 11 hrs | 4,162 (21%) | Heavy Rain |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Northampton County recorded 585 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Northampton County started December 1, 2021, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 8,491 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Northampton County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Northampton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Northampton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | B | 70th |
| Fairfax County | B | 74th |
| Loudoun County | B | 75th |
| Covington County | B | 75th |
| Charlottesville County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Northampton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Northampton County recorded 585 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Northampton County's reliability grade?
Northampton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Northampton County?
The worst outage on record started December 1, 2021, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 8,491 customers.