Fauquier County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Fauquier 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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Fauquier County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fauquier County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 359 significant power outages in Fauquier County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22–26, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 18,401 customers (57.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 62nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 123 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fauquier County has held roughly steady recently: about 13 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16–19, 2025) affected 1,370 customers (4.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22–26, 2022 | 18,401(57.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 17,071(53.7%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 6–7, 2017 | 13,464(42.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 6–8, 2025 | 11,460(36%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 4–8, 2018 | 11,368(35.7%) | 5 | Flooding |
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 Fauquier County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fauquier 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 | |
| NOVEC | Cooperative | 184,104 | 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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Fauquier County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fauquier County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fauquier 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 Fauquier County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Northern Virginia Elec Coop provide electric service in Fauquier County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Fauquier County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22–26, 2022. It peaked at 18,401 customers without power (57.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Fauquier County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 359 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 123 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fauquier County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/fauquier-county