Albemarle County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Albemarle 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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Albemarle County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Albemarle County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 386 significant power outages in Albemarle County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 3–9, 2022) came when a winter storm left 36,322 customers (80.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 39th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 156 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Albemarle County has held roughly steady recently: about 23 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,203 customers (2.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3–9, 2022 | 36,322(80.2%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 16–20, 2025 | 25,027(55.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 27, 2024 | 21,750(48%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 20,213(44.6%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 1–3, 2022 | 17,443(38.5%) | 3 | 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 Albemarle County?
Electric companies with service territory in Albemarle 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 | |
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) | Cooperative | 184,421 | Not reporting | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | 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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Albemarle County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Albemarle County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Albemarle 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 Albemarle County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Albemarle County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 3–9, 2022. It peaked at 36,322 customers without power (80.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Albemarle County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 386 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 156 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Albemarle County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/albemarle-county