Caroline County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Caroline 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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Caroline County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Caroline County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 263 significant power outages in Caroline County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 18, 2019) left 10,612 customers (72.1% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 22 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 91st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Caroline County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 276 customers (1.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 18, 2019 | 10,612(72.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 11–14, 2022 | 6,022(40.9%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Aug 10–12, 2016 | 5,900(40.1%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | May 14–21, 2018 | 5,653(38.4%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2017 | 5,080(34.5%) | 2 | 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 Caroline County?
Electric companies with service territory in Caroline County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) | Cooperative | 184,421 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Virginia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Caroline County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Caroline County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Caroline 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 Caroline County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop provide electric service in Caroline County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Caroline County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 18, 2019. It peaked at 10,612 customers without power (72.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Caroline County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 263 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Caroline County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/caroline-county