Warren County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2016 | 49 hrs | 7,739 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 0 hrs | 5,226 (10%) | Heat |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 3 hrs | 5,083 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 4 hrs | 4,970 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 5 hrs | 4,850 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Warren County recorded 569 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Warren County started June 16, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 7,739 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Warren County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Warren County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th 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 Warren County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | B | 71st |
| Fairfax County | B | 74th |
| Charlottesville County | B | 66th |
| Rockingham County | B | 66th |
| Shenandoah County | B | 65th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Warren County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Warren County recorded 569 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Warren County's reliability grade?
Warren County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Warren County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 7,739 customers.