Brunswick County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Brunswick 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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Brunswick County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brunswick County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 337 significant power outages in Brunswick County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–25, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 8,036 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 34th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 151 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brunswick County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 40 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 287 customers (3.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–25, 2021 | 8,036(100%) | 15 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 6,933(89.1%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 9–11, 2018 | 5,181(66.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 5, 2016 | 4,782(61.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 30–31, 2016 | 4,054(52.1%) | 2 | 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 Brunswick County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brunswick County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | Not reporting | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 32,009 | 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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Brunswick County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brunswick County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brunswick 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 Brunswick County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Brunswick County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Brunswick County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–25, 2021. It peaked at 8,036 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Brunswick County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 337 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr of power per year, and on 151 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brunswick County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/brunswick-county