Buena Vista city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Buena Vista city, 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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Buena Vista city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buena Vista city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 71 significant power outages in Buena Vista city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 19, 2018) came when a winter storm left 1,930 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6812 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 2nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 626 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buena Vista city has held roughly steady recently: about 6553 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7071 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 69 customers (100%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 19, 2018 | 1,930(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 26, 2016 | 1,420(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 5, 2016 | 1,408(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 26–27, 2021 | 1,402(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 8, 2017 | 1,400(100%) | 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 Buena Vista city?
Electric companies with service territory in Buena Vista city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | 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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Buena Vista city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buena Vista city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buena Vista city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Buena Vista city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Buena Vista city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Buena Vista city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 19, 2018. It peaked at 1,930 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Buena Vista city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 71 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6812 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 626 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buena Vista city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/buena-vista-city