Wise County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wise 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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Wise County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wise County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 505 significant power outages in Wise County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 11–12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 18,354 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 53 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 7th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 356 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wise County has risen recently: about 79 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 141 customers (3.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 11–12, 2025 | 18,354(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 24 – Oct 4, 2024 | 14,703(100%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 5, 2021 | 7,462(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2015 | 6,745(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 17–20, 2022 | 6,725(100%) | 4 | 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 Wise County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wise County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | Not reporting | |
| Kentucky Utilities (KU) | Investor Owned | 29,437 | Not reporting | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,406 | 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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Wise County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wise County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wise 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 Wise County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Kentucky Utilities Co, Powell Valley Electric Coop provide electric service in Wise County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Wise County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 11–12, 2025. It peaked at 18,354 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wise County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 505 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 53 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 356 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wise County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/wise-county