Spotsylvania County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | 39 hrs | 23,901 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 2 hrs | 19,866 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 180 hrs | 16,023 (20%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 18 hrs | 12,338 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 18 hrs | 11,942 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Spotsylvania County recorded 849 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Spotsylvania County started May 14, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 23,901 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Spotsylvania County, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Spotsylvania County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd 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 Spotsylvania County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | C | 52nd |
| Prince George County | C | 52nd |
| Norfolk County | C | 54th |
| Williamsburg County | C | 54th |
| Fredericksburg County | C | 51st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Spotsylvania County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Spotsylvania County recorded 849 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Spotsylvania County's reliability grade?
Spotsylvania County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Spotsylvania County?
The worst outage on record started May 14, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 23,901 customers.