Highland County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Highland 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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Highland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Highland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 214 significant power outages in Highland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12, 2016) came when a winter storm left 2,878 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 26th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 284 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Highland County has risen recently: about 38 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 281 customers (20.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12, 2016 | 2,878(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 6, 2016 | 2,874(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 1–2, 2017 | 2,870(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 6–9, 2025 | 2,155(100%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 24–27, 2024 | 2,009(100%) | 4 | 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 Highland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Highland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | Not reporting | |
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,117 | 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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Highland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Highland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Highland 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 Highland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop, BARC Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Highland County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Highland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12, 2016. It peaked at 2,878 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 Highland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 214 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 284 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Highland County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/highland-county