Sussex County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Sussex 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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Sussex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sussex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 249 significant power outages in Sussex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 19–25, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,582 customers (35.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 80th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sussex County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 82 customers (1.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 19–25, 2018 | 1,582(35.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 13–23, 2021 | 1,541(34.9%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Oct 12–13, 2018 | 1,291(29.2%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Dec 7, 2021 | 1,274(28.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 14–19, 2025 | 1,219(27.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
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 Sussex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sussex County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | 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 | |
| Town of Wakefield - (VA) | Municipal | 540 | 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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Sussex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sussex County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sussex 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 Sussex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Prince George Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Sussex County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Sussex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 19–25, 2018. It peaked at 1,582 customers without power (35.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sussex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 249 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sussex County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/sussex-county