Russell County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Russell 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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Russell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Russell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 343 significant power outages in Russell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 6, 2024) came when flooding left 15,236 customers (98.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 30th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 94 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Russell County has risen recently: about 39 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 1,986 customers (12.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 6, 2024 | 15,236(98.7%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 22, 2022 | 7,472(48.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 27–28, 2021 | 7,012(45.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 13–22, 2025 | 5,804(37.6%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 13, 2020 | 5,749(37.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Russell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Russell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| 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.
Local outage news
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Russell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Russell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Russell 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 Russell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Kentucky Utilities Co provide electric service in Russell County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Russell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 6, 2024. It peaked at 15,236 customers without power (98.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Russell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 343 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 94 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Russell County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/russell-county