Prince Edward County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Prince Edward 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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Prince Edward County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Prince Edward County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 296 significant power outages in Prince Edward County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–19, 2018) came when flooding left 16,283 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 19th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 167 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Prince Edward County has fallen recently: about 17 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 705 customers (6.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–19, 2018 | 16,283(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 13–24, 2021 | 8,428(77.7%) | 12 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Feb 10–17, 2025 | 7,932(73.1%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 13–15, 2019 | 4,928(45.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 9–13, 2017 | 4,581(42.2%) | 5 | 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 Prince Edward County?
Electric companies with service territory in Prince Edward 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 | |
| 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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Prince Edward County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Prince Edward County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Prince Edward County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–19, 2018. It peaked at 16,283 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Prince Edward County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 296 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 167 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Prince Edward County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/prince-edward-county