Scott County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Scott 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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Scott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scott County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 369 significant power outages in Scott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 5, 2024) came when flooding left 12,051 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 30 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 23rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 129 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scott County has risen recently: about 39 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 189 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 5, 2024 | 12,051(100%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 2–15, 2018 | 10,353(86.6%) | 14 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 20–22, 2024 | 7,579(63.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 8–10, 2016 | 6,393(53.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 16–19, 2019 | 6,312(52.8%) | 4 | 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 Scott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scott 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 | |
| Bristol Virginia Utilities | Municipal | 16,518 | Not reporting | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,406 | 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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Scott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scott 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 Scott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Kentucky Utilities Co, Bristol Virginia Utilities, Powell Valley Electric Coop provide electric service in Scott County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 12,051 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Scott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 369 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 30 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 129 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. "Scott County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/scott-county