Patrick County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 52 hrs | 8,374 (51%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 2 hrs | 7,233 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 90 hrs | 7,071 (43%) | High Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 77 hrs | 5,322 (32%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 48 hrs | 4,961 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Patrick County recorded 939 distinct power outage events, averaging 6.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Patrick County started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 52 hours and leaving up to 8,374 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Patrick County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Patrick County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Patrick County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Charles City County | F | 5th |
| Buckingham County | F | 5th |
| Franklin County | F | 5th |
| Giles County | F | 6th |
| Charlotte County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Patrick County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Patrick County recorded 939 outage events, averaging 6.0 hours each.
What is Patrick County's reliability grade?
Patrick County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Patrick County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 52 hours and affecting up to 8,374 customers.