Wise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2021 | 3 hrs | 7,462 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 8 hrs | 6,745 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 77 hrs | 6,725 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 5 hrs | 6,532 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2016 | 2 hrs | 6,364 (45%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wise County recorded 1,938 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wise County started June 5, 2021, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 7,462 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wise County, with 240 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wise County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wise County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa County | D | 28th |
| Stafford County | D | 27th |
| Rockbridge County | D | 27th |
| Lancaster County | D | 27th |
| Montgomery 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 Wise County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wise County recorded 1,938 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Wise County's reliability grade?
Wise County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wise County?
The worst outage on record started June 5, 2021, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 7,462 customers.