Dinwiddie County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dinwiddie 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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Dinwiddie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dinwiddie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 346 significant power outages in Dinwiddie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–25, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 13,322 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 28th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 58% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 169 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dinwiddie County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 46 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 205 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–25, 2021 | 13,322(100%) | 15 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 11,908(95.5%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 22–23, 2022 | 8,375(67.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 15, 2015 | 7,950(63.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 6–12, 2018 | 7,846(62.9%) | 7 | 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 Dinwiddie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dinwiddie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | Not reporting | |
| Prince George Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,341 | 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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Dinwiddie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dinwiddie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Prince George Electric Coop provide electric service in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Dinwiddie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–25, 2021. It peaked at 13,322 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Dinwiddie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 346 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 169 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dinwiddie County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/dinwiddie-county