Bland County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bland 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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Bland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 304 significant power outages in Bland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 4, 2024) came when flooding left 3,958 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 43 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 11th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 215 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bland County has risen recently: about 51 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 36 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,144 customers (32.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 4, 2024 | 3,958(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 24–30, 2018 | 3,828(100%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 10–12, 2018 | 3,578(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 28–29, 2021 | 3,081(86.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 28, 2016 | 2,833(79.7%) | 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 Bland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | 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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Bland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bland 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 Bland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Bland County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Bland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 3,958 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Bland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 304 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 43 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 215 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bland County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/bland-county