Bedford County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bedford 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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Bedford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bedford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 312 significant power outages in Bedford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 16, 2025) came when flooding left 19,478 customers (40.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 61st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bedford County has risen recently: about 16 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 2,364 customers (4.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 16, 2025 | 19,478(40.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 17,311(36.1%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 26–29, 2024 | 15,420(32.2%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 3–6, 2022 | 13,735(28.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 2, 2018 | 13,169(27.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Bedford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bedford 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 | |
| Town of Bedford - (VA) | Municipal | 7,070 | 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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Bedford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bedford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bedford 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 Bedford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Town of Bedford - (VA) provide electric service in Bedford County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Bedford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 16, 2025. It peaked at 19,478 customers without power (40.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Bedford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 312 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bedford County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/bedford-county