Petersburg County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 105 hrs | 11,431 (47%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 47 hrs | 11,320 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 30 hrs | 8,087 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 hrs | 5,132 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 0 hrs | 5,125 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Petersburg County recorded 531 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Petersburg County started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 11,431 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Petersburg County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Petersburg County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Petersburg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights County | D | 34th |
| Madison County | D | 34th |
| Surry County | D | 36th |
| Chesterfield County | D | 36th |
| King George County | D | 36th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Petersburg County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Petersburg County recorded 531 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Petersburg County's reliability grade?
Petersburg County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Petersburg County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 11,431 customers.