Powhatan County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 125 hrs | 12,158 (57%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 82 hrs | 10,653 (50%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 79 hrs | 10,022 (47%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 14 hrs | 6,922 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 2, 2016 | 1 hrs | 6,342 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Powhatan County recorded 881 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Powhatan County started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 12,158 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Powhatan County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Powhatan County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Powhatan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
| Gloucester County | F | 14th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| King and Queen County | F | 15th |
| Brunswick County | F | 15th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Powhatan County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Powhatan County recorded 881 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Powhatan County's reliability grade?
Powhatan County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Powhatan County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 12,158 customers.