Floyd County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Floyd 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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Floyd County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Floyd County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 289 significant power outages in Floyd County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12–17, 2025) came when a winter storm left 9,035 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 42 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 13th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 134 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Floyd County has held roughly steady recently: about 38 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 45 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,332 customers (15.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 9,035(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 25–26, 2024 | 8,156(94.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 15–20, 2018 | 8,052(93%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 18, 2016 | 7,447(86%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 13–19, 2021 | 7,346(84.9%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Floyd County?
Electric companies with service territory in Floyd County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Floyd County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Floyd County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Floyd 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 Floyd County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Floyd County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Floyd County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12–17, 2025. It peaked at 9,035 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 Floyd County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 289 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 42 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 134 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Floyd County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/floyd-county