Tazewell County, VA Power Outages
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Tazewell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tazewell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 319 significant power outages in Tazewell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 23 – Oct 6, 2024) came when hail and lightning left 18,835 customers (88.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 46th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tazewell County has risen recently: about 30 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 403 customers (1.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 23 – Oct 6, 2024 | 18,835(88.1%) | 14 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Feb 20–21, 2019 | 6,723(31.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 16–21, 2018 | 6,299(29.5%) | 6 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Jan 13, 2019 | 5,370(25.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 17–18, 2018 | 4,489(21%) | 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 Tazewell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tazewell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Richlands - (VA) | Municipal | 2,419 | 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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Tazewell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tazewell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tazewell 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 Tazewell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Town of Richlands - (VA) provide electric service in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Tazewell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 23 – Oct 6, 2024. It peaked at 18,835 customers without power (88.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Tazewell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 319 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tazewell County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/tazewell-county