Halifax County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Halifax 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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Halifax County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Halifax County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 354 significant power outages in Halifax County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8–10, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,819 customers (74.8% 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 44th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 127 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Halifax County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 457 customers (2.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8–10, 2016 | 11,819(74.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 13–20, 2021 | 10,851(68.7%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Mar 29, 2017 | 8,628(54.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 11–17, 2018 | 7,324(46.4%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 5,792(36.7%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Halifax County?
Electric companies with service territory in Halifax County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| City of Danville - (VA) | Municipal | 43,416 | Not reporting | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 32,009 | 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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Halifax County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Halifax County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Halifax 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 Halifax County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, City of Danville - (VA), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Halifax County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Halifax County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8–10, 2016. It peaked at 11,819 customers without power (74.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Halifax County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 354 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 127 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Halifax County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/halifax-county