Henry County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Henry 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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Henry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 325 significant power outages in Henry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–7, 2018) came when high winds left 13,861 customers (51.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 55th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 110 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henry County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,387 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 13,861(51.6%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Oct 10–15, 2018 | 11,310(42.1%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 25–27, 2018 | 9,954(37.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 13–18, 2021 | 9,037(33.7%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 6,056(22.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Henry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henry 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 | |
| City of Danville - (VA) | Municipal | 43,416 | Not reporting | |
| City of Martinsville - (VA) | Municipal | 7,787 | 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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Henry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henry 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 Henry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, City of Danville - (VA), City of Martinsville - (VA) provide electric service in Henry County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Henry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–7, 2018. It peaked at 13,861 customers without power (51.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Henry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 325 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 110 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henry County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/henry-county