Surry County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Surry 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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Surry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Surry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Surry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 15, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,320 customers (82.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 13 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 75th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 122 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Surry County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 422 customers (15%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 15, 2019 | 2,320(82.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–3, 2018 | 1,932(68.6%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 3, 2021 | 1,920(68.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 24, 2015 | 1,586(56.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 18, 2023 | 1,572(55.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Surry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Surry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Prince George Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,341 | Not reporting | |
| Community Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,106 | 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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Surry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Surry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Surry 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 Surry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Prince George Electric Coop, Community Electric Coop provide electric service in Surry County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Surry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 15, 2019. It peaked at 2,320 customers without power (82.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Surry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 122 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Surry County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/surry-county