Emporia city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Emporia 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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Emporia city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Emporia city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 81 significant power outages in Emporia city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 18, 2015) left 1,898 customers (71.9% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 118th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Emporia city has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 65 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 2015 | 1,898(71.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 26–27, 2022 | 1,800(68.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 18–19, 2024 | 1,723(65.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 13–14, 2021 | 1,678(63.6%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Jan 7, 2018 | 1,189(45.1%) | 1 | 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 Emporia city?
Electric companies with service territory in Emporia 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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Emporia city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Emporia city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Emporia 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 Emporia city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Emporia city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Emporia city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 18, 2015. It peaked at 1,898 customers without power (71.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Emporia city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 81 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Emporia city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/emporia-city