Williamsburg County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | 9 hrs | 3,582 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 86 hrs | 3,211 (36%) | Heavy Rain |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 5 hrs | 2,895 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 15 hrs | 2,554 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 45 hrs | 2,473 (28%) | Heavy Rain |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Williamsburg County recorded 253 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Williamsburg County started June 22, 2022, lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 3,582 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Williamsburg County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Williamsburg County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 Williamsburg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell County | C | 55th |
| Norfolk County | C | 54th |
| Arlington County | C | 55th |
| Greene County | C | 55th |
| Spotsylvania County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Williamsburg County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Williamsburg County recorded 253 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Williamsburg County's reliability grade?
Williamsburg County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Williamsburg County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2022, lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 3,582 customers.