Pittsylvania County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Pittsylvania 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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Pittsylvania County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pittsylvania County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 345 significant power outages in Pittsylvania County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 31,563 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 33rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pittsylvania County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 503 customers (1.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–19, 2021 | 31,563(100%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Aug 27 – Sep 2, 2021 | 15,599(52.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2020 | 12,021(40.3%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2022 | 11,476(38.5%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 10,409(34.9%) | 6 | 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 Pittsylvania County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pittsylvania 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 | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | Not reporting | |
| City of Danville - (VA) | Municipal | 43,416 | 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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Pittsylvania County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pittsylvania County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, City of Danville - (VA) and 1 others provide electric service in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Pittsylvania County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–19, 2021. It peaked at 31,563 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Pittsylvania County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 345 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pittsylvania County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/pittsylvania-county