Richmond CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.