Suffolk city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Suffolk city, 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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Suffolk city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Suffolk city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 268 significant power outages in Suffolk city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–8, 2020) came when tornadoes left 25,212 customers (93.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 81st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Suffolk city has fallen recently: about 5 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 1,401 customers (5.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–8, 2020 | 25,212(93.6%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2019 | 14,014(52%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–11, 2016 | 10,844(40.3%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 19, 2015 | 9,598(35.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 10–15, 2024 | 7,325(27.2%) | 6 | 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 Suffolk city?
Electric companies with service territory in Suffolk city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | 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.
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Suffolk city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Suffolk city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Suffolk city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Suffolk city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Community Electric Coop, City of Franklin - (VA) provide electric service in Suffolk city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Suffolk city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–8, 2020. It peaked at 25,212 customers without power (93.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Suffolk city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 268 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Suffolk city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/suffolk-city