Fairfax city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Fairfax city, 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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Fairfax city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fairfax city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Fairfax city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 9 – Mar 23, 2018) came when a winter storm left 136,046 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 94 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 4th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 456 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fairfax city has fallen recently: about 3 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 185 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 306 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 9 – Mar 23, 2018 | 136,046(100%) | 43 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 1 – Jun 21, 2019 | 53,115(100%) | 52 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 24 – Aug 29, 2019 | 39,933(100%) | 67 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 28 – Nov 12, 2020 | 27,655(100%) | 16 | Hurricane Eta |
| 5 | Jul 4 – Sep 23, 2020 | 24,288(100%) | 82 | Hurricane Isaias |
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 Fairfax city?
Electric companies with service territory in Fairfax city (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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Fairfax city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fairfax city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fairfax city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Fairfax city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Fairfax city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Fairfax city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 9 – Mar 23, 2018. It peaked at 136,046 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Fairfax city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 94 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 456 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fairfax city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/fairfax-city