Roanoke County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Roanoke 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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Roanoke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Roanoke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 250 significant power outages in Roanoke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12–18, 2025) came when flooding left 12,657 customers (40.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 56th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Roanoke County has risen recently: about 22 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 550 customers (1.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12–18, 2025 | 12,657(40.3%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 25 – Oct 2, 2024 | 12,428(39.6%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 16–19, 2016 | 12,287(39.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 8,376(26.7%) | 4 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Jan 6–8, 2025 | 4,491(14.3%) | 3 | 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 Roanoke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Roanoke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| City of Salem - (VA) | Municipal | 13,654 | Not reporting | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,955 | 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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Roanoke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Roanoke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Roanoke 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 Roanoke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, City of Salem - (VA), Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop provide electric service in Roanoke County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Roanoke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12–18, 2025. It peaked at 12,657 customers without power (40.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Roanoke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 250 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Roanoke County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/roanoke-county