Lee County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lee 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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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 280 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 3, 2024) came when flooding left 7,683 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 47th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 172 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has risen recently: about 26 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 80 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 3, 2024 | 7,683(100%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 29–31, 2023 | 5,793(77.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 14–19, 2023 | 5,181(69.3%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 17–21, 2025 | 4,642(62.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 12–14, 2025 | 4,115(55.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 29,437 | Not reporting | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,406 | 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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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co, Powell Valley Electric Coop provide electric service in Lee County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 3, 2024. It peaked at 7,683 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 280 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 172 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lee County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/lee-county