Alleghany County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Alleghany 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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Alleghany County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alleghany County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 355 significant power outages in Alleghany County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 15, 2018) left 3,529 customers (94.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 29th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 283 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alleghany County has risen recently: about 30 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 291 customers (7.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2018 | 3,529(94.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 26–29, 2024 | 3,443(92.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2016 | 2,713(72.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 17–19, 2022 | 2,646(70.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 24–26, 2019 | 2,288(61.2%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Alleghany County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alleghany County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,117 | Not reporting | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,955 | 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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Alleghany County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alleghany County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alleghany 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 Alleghany County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, BARC Electric Coop Inc, Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop provide electric service in Alleghany County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Alleghany County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 15, 2018. It peaked at 3,529 customers without power (94.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Alleghany County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 355 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 283 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alleghany County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/alleghany-county