Waynesboro CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2018 | 48 hrs | 9,737 (82%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 10 hrs | 9,716 (82%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 33 hrs | 8,777 (74%) | Flood |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 26 hrs | 4,823 (41%) | Tornado |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 6 hrs | 4,577 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Waynesboro County, Virginia that day.
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Waynesboro County recorded 1,016 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Waynesboro County started November 16, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 48 hours and leaving up to 9,737 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Waynesboro County, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Waynesboro County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Waynesboro County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton County | D | 26th |
| Montgomery County | D | 27th |
| Lancaster County | D | 27th |
| Alleghany County | D | 23rd |
| Rockbridge County | D | 27th |
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 Waynesboro County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Waynesboro County recorded 1,016 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Waynesboro County's reliability grade?
Waynesboro County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Waynesboro County?
The worst outage on record started November 16, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 48 hours and affecting up to 9,737 customers.