Norton city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Norton city, 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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Norton city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Norton city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 21 significant power outages in Norton city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 18, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,420 customers (86.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 97th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 23, 2019) affected 73 customers (4.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18, 2019 | 1,420(86.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 13, 2019 | 740(44.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 14–19, 2019 | 361(21.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 29–30, 2019 | 319(19.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2019 | 157(9.5%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Norton city?
Electric companies with service territory in Norton city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 29,437 | 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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Norton city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Norton city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Norton city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Norton city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Kentucky Utilities Co provide electric service in Norton city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Norton city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 18, 2019. It peaked at 1,420 customers without power (86.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Norton city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 21 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Norton city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/norton-city