Tazewell CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 221 hrs | 18,835 (64%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 23 hrs | 6,723 (23%) | High Wind |
| Oct 18, 2018 | 3 hrs | 6,299 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 4 hrs | 5,370 (18%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 18, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,489 (15%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tazewell County recorded 742 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tazewell County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 221 hours and leaving up to 18,835 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Tazewell County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tazewell County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Tazewell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bath County | F | 15th |
| Brunswick County | F | 15th |
| King and Queen County | F | 15th |
| Nelson County | F | 15th |
| Appomattox County | F | 14th |
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 Tazewell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tazewell County recorded 742 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Tazewell County's reliability grade?
Tazewell County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tazewell County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 221 hours and affecting up to 18,835 customers.