Alexandria city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Alexandria city, 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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Alexandria city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alexandria city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Alexandria city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21, 2015) came when flooding left 18,174 customers (27.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 54 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 111th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 66 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alexandria city has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,018 customers (1.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21, 2015 | 18,174(27.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 13–18, 2025 | 17,839(26.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2023 | 17,627(26.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 2–4, 2018 | 13,858(20.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 23–24, 2020 | 12,773(19%) | 2 | 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 Alexandria city?
Electric companies with service territory in Alexandria city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | 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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Alexandria city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alexandria city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alexandria city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alexandria city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Alexandria city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Alexandria city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21, 2015. It peaked at 18,174 customers without power (27.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Alexandria city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 66 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alexandria city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/alexandria-city