Dickenson County, VA Power Outages
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Dickenson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dickenson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 419 significant power outages in Dickenson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 25 – Oct 6, 2024) came when flooding left 3,853 customers (45% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 35th 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 130 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dickenson County has risen recently: about 32 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–29, 2025) affected 345 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 6, 2024 | 3,853(45%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 15–20, 2023 | 3,403(39.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 2,148(25.1%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 17–20, 2022 | 2,072(24.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 13, 2018 | 2,005(23.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Dickenson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dickenson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 29,437 | 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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Dickenson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dickenson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dickenson 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 Dickenson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Kentucky Utilities Co provide electric service in Dickenson County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Dickenson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 25 – Oct 6, 2024. It peaked at 3,853 customers without power (45% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Dickenson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 419 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 130 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dickenson County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/dickenson-county