Carroll County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Carroll 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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Carroll County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carroll County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 340 significant power outages in Carroll County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024) came when flooding left 16,866 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 22nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 141 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carroll County has risen recently: about 41 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,119 customers (6.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024 | 16,866(100%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2022 | 10,175(60.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 9,785(58.2%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Nov 15–18, 2018 | 9,308(55.4%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 20–23, 2019 | 5,731(34.1%) | 4 | Extreme cold |
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 Carroll County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carroll 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.
Local outage news
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Carroll County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carroll County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carroll 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 Carroll County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Carroll County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 16,866 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Carroll County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 340 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 141 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carroll County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/carroll-county