Virginia Power Outages
- There are 807 customers without power in Virginia right now across 17 counties and cities.
- We're tracking 3,748,201 Virginia customers across 133 counties and independent cities.
Outages by Utility
4 of 9 reporting outages
Outages by County
17 of 133 with active outages
Report a Power Outage in Virginia
Contact your electric utility's outage line. In Virginia, Dominion Energy delivers power to most of the state east of the Blue Ridge, while Appalachian Power covers the western mountains. Several rural electric cooperatives serve specific regions.
| Utility | Outage Hotline | Service Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | 1-866-366-4357 | Most of Virginia (eastern two-thirds) |
| Appalachian Power | 1-800-956-4237 | Western Virginia (Blue Ridge, Shenandoah) |
| NOVEC | 1-888-335-0500 | Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun) |
| Rappahannock EC | 1-800-552-3904 | Northern Piedmont & Rappahannock region |
| Shenandoah Valley EC | 1-800-234-7832 | Shenandoah Valley & Central Virginia |
| Central Virginia EC | 1-800-367-2832 | Central Virginia (Nelson, Fluvanna, Louisa) |
About This Data
This tracker aggregates real-time data from 9 electric utilities serving Virginia — including Dominion Energy, Appalachian Power, NOVEC, Rappahannock EC, Shenandoah Valley EC, and several smaller cooperatives. Together they deliver power to the state's approximately 3,962,973 electricity customers. Data refreshes every 15 minutes from each utility's public outage feed.
Virginia is unique among U.S. states in having 95 counties and 38 independent cities, each counted as a separate FIPS entity. County-level outage assignments use geographic coordinates from Census Bureau boundary data. For national data, see our national power outage tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are without power in Virginia right now?
Right now, 807 customers are without power across 17 Virginia counties and independent cities. This page pulls live data every 15 minutes from 9 utilities — including Dominion Energy, Appalachian Power, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, and Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative — covering 3,748,201 of the state's roughly 3.7 million electricity customers.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Virginia?
Call your electric utility's outage hotline. For most of Virginia, call Dominion Energy at 1-866-366-4357. In western Virginia, call Appalachian Power at 1-800-956-4237. In Northern Virginia, call NOVEC at 1-888-335-0500. In the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont region, call your local electric cooperative — Rappahannock EC at 1-800-552-3904 or Shenandoah Valley EC at 1-800-234-7832.
How does the Virginia power grid work?
Virginia operates within PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in North America. Dominion Energy is by far the state's largest utility, serving roughly 2.7 million customers across most of the eastern two-thirds of the state. Appalachian Power (a subsidiary of American Electric Power) serves about 500,000 customers in the western mountains. Several electric cooperatives serve rural areas. Virginia recently passed legislation opening limited retail electricity choice for commercial customers, but most residential customers receive bundled service from their local utility. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) regulates electric utilities in the state.
What causes power outages in Virginia?
Severe weather is the leading cause — hurricanes and tropical storms from the Atlantic, ice storms in the mountains, summer thunderstorms and derecho events, and nor'easters along the coast. Virginia's mix of coastal plains, piedmont, and mountain terrain means weather impacts vary by region. Tree contact from high winds and ice is the single most common cause of outages, particularly in rural areas. Equipment failure, vehicle accidents, and extreme heat or cold also cause outages.
How long do Virginia power outages typically last?
Most routine outages last 1 to 3 hours. Storm-related outages can last 12 to 48 hours depending on severity and location. Major hurricanes like Isabel (2003) and Irene (2011) caused multi-day outages affecting millions. Winter ice storms in the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley can cause extended outages in rural areas where access is difficult. Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power publish estimated restoration times on their outage maps and send automated customer alerts.
