Charles City County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Charles City 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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Charles City County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Charles City County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Charles City County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 12–17, 2018) came when flooding left 3,916 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 18th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 246 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Charles City County has fallen recently: about 18 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 311 customers (12.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 12–17, 2018 | 3,916(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 26, 2016 | 3,600(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 16–19, 2019 | 3,265(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 7–10, 2016 | 2,914(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 11, 2024 | 2,870(100%) | 1 | 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 Charles City County?
Electric companies with service territory in Charles City County (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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Charles City County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Charles City County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Charles City 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 Charles City County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Charles City County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Charles City County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 12–17, 2018. It peaked at 3,916 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Charles City County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 246 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Charles City County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/charles-city-county