Powhatan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 hr | 6,342 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Powhatan County, Virginia that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.