Page County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2016 | 1 hrs | 7,412 (38%) | Dense Fog |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 1 hrs | 7,366 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 10, 2018 | 2 hrs | 6,536 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 3, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,540 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 57 hrs | 4,563 (24%) | Wildfire |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Page County recorded 878 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Page County started June 1, 2016 (Dense Fog), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,412 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Page County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Page County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Page County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline County | C | 57th |
| Clarke County | C | 60th |
| Alexandria County | C | 56th |
| Greene County | C | 55th |
| Arlington County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Page County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Page County recorded 878 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Page County's reliability grade?
Page County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Page County?
The worst outage on record started June 1, 2016 (Dense Fog), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,412 customers.