Essex County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Essex 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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Essex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Essex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 292 significant power outages in Essex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 12–20, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,819 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 69th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Essex County has fallen recently: about 7 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 875 customers (16.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 12–20, 2017 | 6,819(100%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 12–15, 2018 | 6,717(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 1, 2024 | 6,694(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jul 29, 2020 | 6,633(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 22–24, 2017 | 4,139(79.2%) | 3 | 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 Essex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Essex 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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Essex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Essex County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Essex 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 Essex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop provide electric service in Essex County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Essex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 12–20, 2017. It peaked at 6,819 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Essex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 292 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Essex County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/essex-county