Grayson County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Grayson 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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Grayson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grayson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 391 significant power outages in Grayson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024) came when flooding left 10,748 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 56 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 5th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 220 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Grayson County has risen recently: about 81 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,034 customers (12.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024 | 10,748(100%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 12–20, 2025 | 10,665(100%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 13–21, 2015 | 9,567(100%) | 9 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Nov 15–20, 2018 | 7,299(89.7%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 9, 2025 | 7,038(86.5%) | 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 Grayson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grayson 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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Grayson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grayson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grayson 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 Grayson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Grayson County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Grayson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024. It peaked at 10,748 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Grayson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 391 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 56 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 220 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Grayson County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/grayson-county