Richmond County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2016 | 27 hrs | 32,202 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 66 hrs | 31,817 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 25 hrs | 27,403 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 9 hrs | 18,225 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 25 hrs | 15,460 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Richmond County recorded 610 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Richmond County started June 17, 2016, lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 32,202 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Richmond County, with 104 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Richmond County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th 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 Richmond County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington County | B | 64th |
| Shenandoah County | B | 65th |
| Danville County | B | 63rd |
| Rockingham County | B | 66th |
| Emporia County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Richmond County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Richmond County recorded 610 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Richmond County's reliability grade?
Richmond County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Richmond County?
The worst outage on record started June 17, 2016, lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 32,202 customers.