Accomack County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Accomack County, Virginia don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Accomack County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Accomack County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Accomack County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–5, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 14,383 customers (54.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 116th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 98 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Accomack County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,140 customers (4.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 14,383(54.2%) | 2 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Dec 1, 2021 | 13,141(49.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 17–23, 2016 | 11,020(41.5%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 10–12, 2015 | 10,614(40%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 2–4, 2016 | 10,596(39.9%) | 3 | Hurricane Hermine |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Accomack County?
Electric companies with service territory in Accomack County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| A & N Electric Coop | Cooperative | 37,914 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Virginia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Accomack County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Accomack County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Accomack County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Accomack County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, A & N Electric Coop provide electric service in Accomack County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Accomack County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–5, 2020. It peaked at 14,383 customers without power (54.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Accomack County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 98 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Accomack County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/accomack-county