Nelson County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Nelson 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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Nelson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nelson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 377 significant power outages in Nelson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15, 2025) came when high winds left 13,224 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 20th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 259 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nelson County has risen recently: about 37 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–30, 2025) affected 1,004 customers (17.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15, 2025 | 13,224(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 26–28, 2025 | 6,607(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 11–15, 2020 | 6,469(100%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 6,428(100%) | 2 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 5 | May 22–25, 2020 | 6,377(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Nelson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nelson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | Not reporting | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | 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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Nelson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nelson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nelson 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 Nelson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Nelson County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Nelson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15, 2025. It peaked at 13,224 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Nelson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 377 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 259 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nelson County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/nelson-county