Appomattox County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Appomattox 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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Appomattox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Appomattox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 257 significant power outages in Appomattox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12–17, 2025) came when flooding left 6,274 customers (93.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 51st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 144 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Appomattox County has held roughly steady recently: about 17 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,909 customers (28.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 6,274(93.8%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 24–28, 2016 | 5,493(82.2%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Oct 11–18, 2018 | 5,193(77.7%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 4 | Feb 13–21, 2021 | 3,660(54.7%) | 9 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Jun 22–24, 2022 | 3,544(53%) | 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 Appomattox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Appomattox 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 | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | 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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Appomattox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Appomattox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Appomattox 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 Appomattox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Appomattox County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Appomattox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12–17, 2025. It peaked at 6,274 customers without power (93.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Appomattox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 257 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 144 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Appomattox County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/appomattox-county