Augusta County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Augusta 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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Augusta County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Augusta County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 317 significant power outages in Augusta County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15–19, 2018) came when a winter storm left 19,086 customers (58.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 79th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Augusta County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,142 customers (6.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15–19, 2018 | 19,086(58.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 26–27, 2017 | 7,172(22%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Sep 25–30, 2024 | 6,283(19.2%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 1–2, 2016 | 6,186(19%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 23–25, 2016 | 5,861(18%) | 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 Augusta County?
Electric companies with service territory in Augusta County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | Not reporting | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | Not reporting | |
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,117 | 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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Augusta County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Augusta County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Augusta 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 Augusta County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop, Central Virginia Electric Coop, BARC Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Augusta County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Augusta County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15–19, 2018. It peaked at 19,086 customers without power (58.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Augusta County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 317 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Augusta County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/augusta-county