Montgomery County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Montgomery 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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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 314 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12–19, 2025) came when flooding left 22,393 customers (68.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 58th 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 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has held roughly steady recently: about 17 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,468 customers (4.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12–19, 2025 | 22,393(68.7%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 25–30, 2018 | 14,642(45%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 6–10, 2025 | 6,722(20.6%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 7–10, 2021 | 6,452(19.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 11, 2017 | 6,308(19.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| City of Radford - (VA) | Municipal | 7,598 | Not reporting | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,955 | Not reporting | |
| Virginia Tech Electric Service | State | 6,932 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Virginia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Montgomery County
Blacksburg, Christiansburg
Nearby counties
Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, City of Radford - (VA), Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop, Virginia Tech Electric Service provide electric service in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12–19, 2025. It peaked at 22,393 customers without power (68.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 314 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montgomery County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/montgomery-county