Buckingham County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Buckingham 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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Buckingham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buckingham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 327 significant power outages in Buckingham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–15, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,978 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 16th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 225 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buckingham County has risen recently: about 40 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 66 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–15, 2018 | 6,978(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 3–9, 2022 | 6,104(100%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 5,518(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 1–10, 2023 | 5,102(94.6%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2–8, 2018 | 4,039(74.9%) | 7 | 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 Buckingham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buckingham 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 | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | 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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Buckingham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buckingham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buckingham 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 Buckingham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Buckingham County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Buckingham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–15, 2018. It peaked at 6,978 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Buckingham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 327 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 225 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buckingham County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/buckingham-county