Smyth County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Smyth 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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Smyth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Smyth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 354 significant power outages in Smyth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024) came when flooding left 12,160 customers (64.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 43rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 111 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Smyth County has risen recently: about 29 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 372 customers (2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024 | 12,160(64.9%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 24, 2016 | 7,761(41.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 17–18, 2025 | 5,821(31.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–22, 2022 | 5,635(30.1%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 6–8, 2022 | 5,241(28%) | 3 | 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 Smyth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Smyth County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | 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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Smyth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Smyth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Smyth 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 Smyth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Smyth County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Smyth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 12,160 customers without power (64.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Smyth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 354 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 111 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Smyth County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/smyth-county