Wythe CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 157 hrs | 10,068 (56%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 141 hrs | 9,625 (54%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 37 hrs | 6,775 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 4 hrs | 4,767 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 60 hrs | 4,196 (24%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wythe County recorded 662 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wythe County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 157 hours and leaving up to 10,068 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wythe County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wythe County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wythe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County | F | 10th |
| Goochland County | F | 10th |
| Lunenburg County | F | 9th |
| Franklin County | F | 9th |
| Pulaski County | F | 9th |
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 Wythe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wythe County recorded 662 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Wythe County's reliability grade?
Wythe County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wythe County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 157 hours and affecting up to 10,068 customers.