Falls Church city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Falls Church 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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Falls Church city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Falls Church city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 171 significant power outages in Falls Church city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 9–14, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,829 customers (85.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 32 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 87th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Falls Church city has fallen recently: about 4 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 332 customers (4.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 9–14, 2021 | 5,829(85.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 23–24, 2020 | 3,257(48%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 22–23, 2023 | 3,238(47.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 8, 2023 | 3,227(47.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 5, 2023 | 3,113(45.9%) | 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 Falls Church city?
Electric companies with service territory in Falls Church 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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Falls Church city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Falls Church city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Falls Church 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 Falls Church city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Falls Church city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Falls Church city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 9–14, 2021. It peaked at 5,829 customers without power (85.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Falls Church city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 171 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Falls Church city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/falls-church-city