Southampton County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Southampton 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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Southampton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Southampton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 305 significant power outages in Southampton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–20, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,453 customers (93.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 15 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 60th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 154 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Southampton County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 50 customers (1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–20, 2021 | 4,453(93.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 1–9, 2020 | 3,569(74.6%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 3–5, 2023 | 3,355(70.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 19–24, 2020 | 3,292(68.8%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 5–6, 2025 | 3,181(66.5%) | 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 Southampton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Southampton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 32,009 | Not reporting | |
| Prince George Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,341 | Not reporting | |
| Community Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,106 | Not reporting | |
| City of Franklin - (VA) | Municipal | 5,722 | 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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Southampton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Southampton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Southampton 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 Southampton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Prince George Electric Coop, Community Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Southampton County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Southampton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–20, 2021. It peaked at 4,453 customers without power (93.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Southampton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 305 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 154 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Southampton County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/southampton-county