Westmoreland County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Virginia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | 2 hrs | 13,465 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 2 hrs | 6,377 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| May 22, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,919 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 3 hrs | 5,394 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 82 hrs | 4,965 (28%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Westmoreland County recorded 753 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Westmoreland County started May 1, 2024, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 13,465 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Westmoreland County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Westmoreland County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st 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 Westmoreland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | C | 40th |
| James City County | C | 40th |
| York County | C | 42nd |
| Roanoke County | D | 40th |
| Virginia Beach County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Westmoreland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Westmoreland County recorded 753 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Westmoreland County's reliability grade?
Westmoreland County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Westmoreland County?
The worst outage on record started May 1, 2024, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 13,465 customers.