Rappahannock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 18 hrs | 4,793 (58%) | Dense Fog |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,557 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1 hrs | 4,483 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2019 | <1 hr | 4,369 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2016 | <1 hr | 4,244 (52%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rappahannock County recorded 854 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rappahannock County started March 2, 2018 (Dense Fog), lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 4,793 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rappahannock County, with 98 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rappahannock County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Rappahannock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Botetourt County | F | 18th |
| Craig County | F | 17th |
| Middlesex County | F | 17th |
| Washington County | F | 17th |
| Lee County | F | 17th |
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 Rappahannock County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rappahannock County recorded 854 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Rappahannock County's reliability grade?
Rappahannock County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rappahannock County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (Dense Fog), lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 4,793 customers.