York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2018 | 90 hrs | 16,037 (49%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 1 hrs | 13,201 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 60 hrs | 10,192 (31%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 65 hrs | 6,286 (19%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 12 hrs | 5,964 (18%) | Excessive Heat |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, York County recorded 502 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in York County started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 90 hours and leaving up to 16,037 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in York County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, York County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 York County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight County | C | 43rd |
| Westmoreland County | C | 41st |
| Mecklenburg County | C | 40th |
| Lynchburg County | C | 44th |
| James City County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in York County?
Between 2015 and 2025, York County recorded 502 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is York County's reliability grade?
York County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in York County?
The worst outage on record started October 12, 2018 (Heavy Rain), lasting 90 hours and affecting up to 16,037 customers.