Isle of Wight County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Isle of Wight 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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Isle of Wight County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Isle of Wight County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 295 significant power outages in Isle of Wight County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 16–17, 2023) came when tornadoes left 7,539 customers (70.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 73rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 132 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Isle of Wight County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 13, 2025) affected 346 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 16–17, 2023 | 7,539(70.1%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Aug 14–15, 2021 | 7,015(65.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 20, 2018 | 5,148(47.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Dec 29–30, 2016 | 5,053(47%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 1–6, 2020 | 5,036(46.8%) | 6 | Hurricane Isaias |
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 Isle of Wight County?
Electric companies with service territory in Isle of Wight County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Prince George Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,341 | Not reporting | |
| Community Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,106 | Not reporting | |
| City of Franklin - (VA) | Municipal | 5,722 | 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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Isle of Wight County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Isle of Wight County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Prince George Electric Coop, Community Electric Coop, City of Franklin - (VA) provide electric service in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Isle of Wight County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 16–17, 2023. It peaked at 7,539 customers without power (70.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Isle of Wight County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 295 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 132 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Isle of Wight County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/isle-of-wight-county