Amelia County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Amelia 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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Amelia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Amelia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 319 significant power outages in Amelia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–18, 2018) came when flooding left 10,620 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 38 hr 54 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 15th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 231 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Amelia County has fallen recently: about 19 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 58 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 564 customers (10.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–18, 2018 | 10,620(100%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 22–23, 2016 | 10,165(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 18, 2016 | 6,632(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 13–25, 2021 | 6,144(100%) | 13 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Feb 12–19, 2025 | 5,474(98.7%) | 8 | Winter storm |
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 Amelia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Amelia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Virginia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Amelia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Amelia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Amelia 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 Amelia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Amelia County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Amelia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–18, 2018. It peaked at 10,620 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Amelia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 319 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 38 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 231 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Amelia County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/amelia-county