Rockbridge County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 53 hrs | 5,288 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 11 hrs | 2,783 (20%) | Hail |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 23 hrs | 2,500 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 20 hrs | 2,204 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,167 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Rockbridge County recorded 838 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rockbridge County started June 17, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 53 hours and leaving up to 5,288 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rockbridge County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rockbridge County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Rockbridge County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford County | D | 27th |
| Lancaster County | D | 27th |
| Wise County | D | 28th |
| Montgomery County | D | 27th |
| Louisa County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rockbridge County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Rockbridge County recorded 838 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Rockbridge County's reliability grade?
Rockbridge County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rockbridge County?
The worst outage on record started June 17, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 53 hours and affecting up to 5,288 customers.