Page CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2016 | <1 hr | 7,412 (38%) | Dense Fog |
| Apr 6, 2017 | <1 hr | 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 |
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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 less than 1 hour 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).
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 |
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 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 less than 1 hour and affecting up to 7,412 customers.