Craig County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Craig 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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Craig County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Craig County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Craig County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 1, 2024) came when flooding left 3,261 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 49 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 8th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 349 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Craig County has held roughly steady recently: about 54 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 44 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 241 customers (19.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 1, 2024 | 3,261(100%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 15–17, 2018 | 3,093(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 17–18, 2022 | 1,715(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 29 – May 6, 2021 | 1,421(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 1,291(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
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 Craig County?
Electric companies with service territory in Craig County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,955 | 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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Craig County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Craig County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Craig 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 Craig County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop provide electric service in Craig County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Craig County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 1, 2024. It peaked at 3,261 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Craig County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 49 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 349 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Craig County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/craig-county