Sussex CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2018 | 3 hrs | 1,582 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 126 hrs | 1,541 (23%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 57 hrs | 1,291 (19%) | Heavy Rain |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 9 hrs | 1,274 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 26 hrs | 1,219 (18%) | Flash Flood |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Sussex County, Virginia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sussex County recorded 487 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sussex County started June 19, 2018, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,582 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Sussex County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sussex County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Sussex County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News County | C | 46th |
| Culpeper County | C | 45th |
| Orange County | C | 46th |
| Lynchburg County | C | 44th |
| Augusta County | C | 47th |
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 Sussex County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sussex County recorded 487 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Sussex County's reliability grade?
Sussex County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sussex County?
The worst outage on record started June 19, 2018, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,582 customers.