Botetourt County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Botetourt 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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Botetourt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Botetourt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 397 significant power outages in Botetourt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1–5, 2018) came when high winds left 5,264 customers (49.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 38th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 178 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Botetourt County has held roughly steady recently: about 22 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 683 customers (6.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–5, 2018 | 5,264(49.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 20–26, 2019 | 4,415(41.5%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 28 – May 8, 2021 | 4,052(38.1%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 8–10, 2016 | 3,877(36.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 20–21, 2024 | 3,805(35.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Botetourt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Botetourt 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 | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,955 | 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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Botetourt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Botetourt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Botetourt 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 Botetourt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop provide electric service in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Botetourt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1–5, 2018. It peaked at 5,264 customers without power (49.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Botetourt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 397 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 178 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Botetourt County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/botetourt-county