Shenandoah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | 30 hrs | 6,940 (17%) | Wildfire |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 32 hrs | 6,702 (16%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 26, 2015 | 1 hrs | 5,249 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,888 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| May 7, 2022 | 8 hrs | 4,585 (11%) | Flood |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Shenandoah County recorded 834 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Shenandoah County started March 20, 2024 (Wildfire), lasting 30 hours and leaving up to 6,940 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Shenandoah County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Shenandoah County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th 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 Shenandoah County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | B | 66th |
| Richmond County | B | 65th |
| Lexington County | B | 64th |
| Charlottesville County | B | 66th |
| Danville County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Shenandoah County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Shenandoah County recorded 834 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Shenandoah County's reliability grade?
Shenandoah County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Shenandoah County?
The worst outage on record started March 20, 2024 (Wildfire), lasting 30 hours and affecting up to 6,940 customers.