Mecklenburg County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Mecklenburg 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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Mecklenburg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mecklenburg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 341 significant power outages in Mecklenburg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–22, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 11,762 customers (66.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 65th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mecklenburg County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 991 customers (5.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–22, 2021 | 11,762(66.7%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 9,277(52.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 7–10, 2020 | 4,233(24%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 5–10, 2016 | 3,991(22.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16, 2016 | 3,928(22.3%) | 1 | 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 Mecklenburg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mecklenburg County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | 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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Mecklenburg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mecklenburg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Mecklenburg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–22, 2021. It peaked at 11,762 customers without power (66.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Mecklenburg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 341 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 102 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mecklenburg County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/mecklenburg-county