Gloucester County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Gloucester 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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Gloucester County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gloucester County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 325 significant power outages in Gloucester County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–16, 2018) came when tornadoes left 15,712 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 53rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 130 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gloucester County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 763 customers (5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 15,712(100%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 17, 2018 | 10,749(70.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 8,761(57.1%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 18–21, 2015 | 8,163(53.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 9–11, 2018 | 8,148(53.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Gloucester County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gloucester County (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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Gloucester County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gloucester County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Gloucester County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Gloucester County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–16, 2018. It peaked at 15,712 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Gloucester County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 325 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 130 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gloucester County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/gloucester-county