Scott CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 218 hrs | 12,051 (92%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Dec 9, 2018 | 131 hrs | 10,353 (79%) | Heavy Snow |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 4 hrs | 7,579 (58%) | Winter Weather |
| Dec 8, 2016 | 2 hrs | 6,393 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 1 hrs | 6,312 (48%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 1,162 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 218 hours and leaving up to 12,051 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 153 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | F | 3rd |
| Russell County | F | 4th |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
| Cumberland County | F | 4th |
| Dickenson County | F | 5th |
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 Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 1,162 outage events, averaging 4.6 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 218 hours and affecting up to 12,051 customers.