Frederick County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Frederick 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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Frederick County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Frederick County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 200 significant power outages in Frederick County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 12–15, 2019) came when a winter storm left 6,659 customers (14.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 120th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Frederick County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 894 customers (2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12–15, 2019 | 6,659(14.7%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 15–16, 2022 | 6,135(13.6%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Feb 13–15, 2017 | 4,936(10.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 11, 2024 | 4,651(10.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 11, 2024 | 4,646(10.3%) | 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 Frederick County?
Electric companies with service territory in Frederick County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) | Cooperative | 184,421 | Not reporting | |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | 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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Frederick County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Frederick County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Frederick 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 Frederick County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop provide electric service in Frederick County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Frederick County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 12–15, 2019. It peaked at 6,659 customers without power (14.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Frederick County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 200 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Frederick County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/frederick-county