Franklin County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Franklin 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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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 220 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 9–18, 2025) came when a winter storm left 26,423 customers (81.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 45th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has risen recently: about 24 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 370 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 9–18, 2025 | 26,423(81.4%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 14,585(44.9%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 6–10, 2025 | 13,633(42%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 12–17, 2021 | 13,189(40.6%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Feb 16–18, 2016 | 12,169(37.5%) | 3 | 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 Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin 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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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Franklin 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 Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Franklin County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 9–18, 2025. It peaked at 26,423 customers without power (81.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 220 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Franklin County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/franklin-county