Southampton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Southampton County, Virginia that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.