Wythe County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wythe 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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Wythe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wythe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 322 significant power outages in Wythe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024) came when flooding left 10,068 customers (56.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 54th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 141 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wythe County has held roughly steady recently: about 17 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,913 customers (16.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024 | 10,068(56.4%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 24–31, 2018 | 9,625(53.9%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 25–30, 2021 | 6,775(38%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2025 | 4,767(26.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 23–25, 2022 | 4,196(23.5%) | 3 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Wythe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wythe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 553,079 | 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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Wythe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wythe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wythe 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 Wythe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Wythe County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Wythe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 10,068 customers without power (56.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Wythe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 322 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 141 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wythe County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/wythe-county