Pulaski County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2018 | 144 hrs | 16,017 (76%) | Winter Storm |
| May 26, 2024 | 49 hrs | 9,898 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 2 hrs | 7,115 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1 hrs | 7,012 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 87 hrs | 5,969 (28%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pulaski County recorded 1,057 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pulaski County started March 24, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 144 hours and leaving up to 16,017 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pulaski County, with 129 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pulaski County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Pulaski County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst County | F | 9th |
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
| Mathews County | F | 9th |
| Lunenburg County | F | 9th |
| Wythe County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pulaski County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pulaski County recorded 1,057 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Pulaski County's reliability grade?
Pulaski County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The worst outage on record started March 24, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 144 hours and affecting up to 16,017 customers.