Southampton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | 3 hrs | 4,453 (55%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 45 hrs | 3,569 (44%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 20 hrs | 3,355 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 36 hrs | 3,292 (41%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 9 hrs | 3,181 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Southampton County recorded 790 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Southampton County started March 19, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 4,453 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Southampton County, with 117 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Southampton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Southampton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | D | 27th |
| Lancaster County | D | 27th |
| Waynesboro County | D | 25th |
| Rockbridge County | D | 27th |
| Stafford County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Southampton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Southampton County recorded 790 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Southampton County's reliability grade?
Southampton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Southampton County?
The worst outage on record started March 19, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 4,453 customers.