Prince George County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2021 | 87 hrs | 6,427 (28%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 46 hrs | 6,156 (27%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 24 hrs | 4,587 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 19 hrs | 4,233 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 7 hrs | 4,145 (18%) | Tropical Storm Nestor |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Prince George County recorded 347 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Prince George County started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 87 hours and leaving up to 6,427 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Prince George County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Prince George County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd 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 George County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | C | 52nd |
| Spotsylvania County | C | 53rd |
| Fredericksburg County | C | 51st |
| Greensville County | C | 51st |
| Norfolk County | C | 54th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Prince George County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Prince George County recorded 347 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Prince George County's reliability grade?
Prince George County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Prince George County?
The worst outage on record started February 13, 2021 (Ice Storm), lasting 87 hours and affecting up to 6,427 customers.