Surry CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2019 | 11 hrs | 2,320 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 40 hrs | 1,932 (50%) | High Wind |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 4 hrs | 1,920 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 3 hrs | 1,586 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 15 hrs | 1,572 (41%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Surry County recorded 388 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Surry County started April 15, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 2,320 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Surry County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Surry County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Surry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County | D | 36th |
| King George County | D | 36th |
| Petersburg County | D | 35th |
| Roanoke County | D | 37th |
| Colonial Heights County | D | 34th |
Most reliable counties in Virginia
The top 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manassas Park County | A | 96th |
| Radford County | A | 95th |
| Winchester County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Virginia
The bottom 3 counties in Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bland County | F | 1st |
| Floyd County | F | 1st |
| Grayson County | F | 2nd |
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 Surry County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Surry County recorded 388 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Surry County's reliability grade?
Surry County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Surry County?
The worst outage on record started April 15, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 2,320 customers.