Waynesboro County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.