Washington County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Washington 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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Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 310 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024) came when flooding left 18,732 customers (57.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 64th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washington County has risen recently: about 19 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 762 customers (2.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024 | 18,732(57.5%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2018 | 7,799(24%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 12, 2023 | 6,619(20.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 28–29, 2021 | 5,369(16.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 22, 2016 | 5,273(16.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Bristol Virginia Utilities | Municipal | 16,518 | 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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Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washington 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 Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Bristol Virginia Utilities provide electric service in Washington County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 18,732 customers without power (57.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 310 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/washington-county