Buchanan County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Buchanan 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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Buchanan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buchanan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 329 significant power outages in Buchanan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2024) came when flooding left 4,770 customers (37.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 41st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 135 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buchanan County has risen recently: about 27 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–22, 2025) affected 3,152 customers (24.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2024 | 4,770(37.4%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 5–16, 2022 | 4,044(31.7%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 15–22, 2025 | 3,386(26.5%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2022 | 3,251(25.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 19–22, 2025 | 3,152(24.7%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Buchanan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buchanan 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 |
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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Buchanan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buchanan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Buchanan County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Buchanan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 4,770 customers without power (37.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Buchanan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 329 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 135 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buchanan County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/buchanan-county