Pittsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 125 hrs | 31,563 (67%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 3 hrs | 15,599 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 22 hrs | 14,346 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 32 hrs | 12,021 (26%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 61 hrs | 11,476 (24%) | Hurricane Ian |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pittsylvania County recorded 987 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pittsylvania County started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 31,563 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pittsylvania County, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pittsylvania County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pittsylvania County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | F | 14th |
| Powhatan County | F | 14th |
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
| New Kent County | F | 12th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
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 Pittsylvania County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pittsylvania County recorded 987 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Pittsylvania County's reliability grade?
Pittsylvania County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pittsylvania County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 31,563 customers.