Radford city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Radford 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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Radford city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Radford city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 29 significant power outages in Radford city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–16, 2025) came when a winter storm left 276 customers (13.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 125th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Radford city has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 20, 2025) affected 79 customers (4%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–16, 2025 | 276(13.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 18, 2025 | 276(13.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 29, 2022 | 265(13.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 23, 2022 | 264(13.2%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Jul 25–26, 2021 | 262(13.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Radford city?
Electric companies with service territory in Radford city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Radford - (VA) | Municipal | 7,598 | 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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Radford city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Radford city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Radford 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 Radford city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Radford - (VA) provide electric service in Radford city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Radford city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–16, 2025. It peaked at 276 customers without power (13.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Radford city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 29 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Radford city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/radford-city