Patrick CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.