Rockingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2018 | 91 hrs | 11,773 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 26 hrs | 9,852 (16%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 8 hrs | 8,226 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 33 hrs | 6,459 (10%) | Wildfire |
| Jul 26, 2020 | 3 hrs | 6,121 (10%) | Heat |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Rockingham County recorded 829 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rockingham County started November 15, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 91 hours and leaving up to 11,773 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rockingham County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rockingham County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 Rockingham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah County | B | 65th |
| Charlottesville County | B | 66th |
| Richmond County | B | 65th |
| Lexington County | B | 64th |
| Danville County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rockingham County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Rockingham County recorded 829 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Rockingham County's reliability grade?
Rockingham County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rockingham County?
The worst outage on record started November 15, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 91 hours and affecting up to 11,773 customers.