Russell County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 230 hrs | 15,236 (99%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Nov 22, 2022 | 1 hrs | 7,472 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 2 hrs | 7,012 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2025 | 31 hrs | 5,804 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 13 hrs | 5,749 (37%) | Flash Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Russell County recorded 1,037 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Russell County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 230 hours and leaving up to 15,236 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Russell County, with 149 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Russell County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Russell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | F | 4th |
| Dickenson County | F | 5th |
| Scott County | F | 3rd |
| Carroll County | F | 3rd |
| Franklin County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Russell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Russell County recorded 1,037 outage events, averaging 4.6 hours each.
What is Russell County's reliability grade?
Russell County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Russell County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 230 hours and affecting up to 15,236 customers.