Prince Edward 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 | 148 hrs | 16,283 (83%) | Heavy Rain |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 123 hrs | 8,428 (43%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 134 hrs | 7,932 (41%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 37 hrs | 4,928 (25%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 9, 2017 | 64 hrs | 4,581 (23%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Prince Edward County recorded 804 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Prince Edward County started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 148 hours and leaving up to 16,283 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Prince Edward County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Prince Edward County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Prince Edward County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mathews County | F | 9th |
| Smyth County | F | 7th |
| Amherst County | F | 9th |
| Pulaski County | F | 9th |
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Prince Edward County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Prince Edward County recorded 804 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Prince Edward County's reliability grade?
Prince Edward County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Prince Edward County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 148 hours and affecting up to 16,283 customers.