Bath County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bath 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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Bath County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bath County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 247 significant power outages in Bath County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11, 2025) came when flooding left 5,010 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 37th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 208 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bath County has risen recently: about 24 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 619 customers (20.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11, 2025 | 5,010(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 20, 2023 | 3,971(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 8–9, 2024 | 3,818(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 17–20, 2022 | 3,553(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 13–18, 2025 | 3,426(100%) | 6 | 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 Bath County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bath 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 |
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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Bath County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bath County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bath 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 Bath County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, BARC Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Bath County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Bath County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11, 2025. It peaked at 5,010 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Bath County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 247 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 208 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bath County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/bath-county