Stafford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | 128 hrs | 48,311 (66%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 87 hrs | 33,108 (45%) | Dense Fog |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 26 hrs | 22,138 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2018 | 31 hrs | 15,523 (21%) | Hail |
| May 23, 2019 | 26 hrs | 12,261 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stafford County recorded 653 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stafford County started January 3, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 128 hours and leaving up to 48,311 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Stafford County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stafford County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Stafford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County | D | 27th |
| Lancaster County | D | 27th |
| Wise County | D | 28th |
| Montgomery County | D | 27th |
| Louisa County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stafford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stafford County recorded 653 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Stafford County's reliability grade?
Stafford County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stafford County?
The worst outage on record started January 3, 2022 (Winter Storm), lasting 128 hours and affecting up to 48,311 customers.