Culpeper County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Culpeper 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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Culpeper County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Culpeper County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 257 significant power outages in Culpeper County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 22, 2020) left 10,361 customers (37.4% 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 8 hr 46 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 76th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 88 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Culpeper County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 1,020 customers (3.7%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 22, 2020 | 10,361(37.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 16–18, 2020 | 9,706(35%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 14–16, 2018 | 9,217(33.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 8,749(31.6%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 6–7, 2025 | 8,233(29.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Culpeper County?
Electric companies with service territory in Culpeper 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 | |
| Town of Culpeper- (VA) | Municipal | 6,006 | 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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Culpeper County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Culpeper County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Culpeper 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 Culpeper County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Town of Culpeper- (VA) provide electric service in Culpeper County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Culpeper County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 22, 2020. It peaked at 10,361 customers without power (37.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Culpeper County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 257 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 88 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Culpeper County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/culpeper-county