Amherst County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Amherst 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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Amherst County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Amherst County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 321 significant power outages in Amherst County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–20, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,180 customers (45.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 48th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 130 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Amherst County has held roughly steady recently: about 19 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,535 customers (8.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–20, 2022 | 8,180(45.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 7,416(41.2%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 27, 2016 | 5,436(30.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 21–23, 2019 | 5,322(29.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 4–6, 2021 | 5,286(29.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Amherst County?
Electric companies with service territory in Amherst County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | 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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Amherst County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Amherst County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Amherst 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 Amherst County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Amherst County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Amherst County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–20, 2022. It peaked at 8,180 customers without power (45.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Amherst County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 321 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 130 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Amherst County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/amherst-county