Goochland County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Goochland 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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Goochland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Goochland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 347 significant power outages in Goochland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–24, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,592 customers (76.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 52nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 158 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Goochland County has risen recently: about 20 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 550 customers (4.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–24, 2016 | 9,592(76.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 2–10, 2022 | 7,661(60.8%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 20–26, 2015 | 6,567(52.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 12–16, 2021 | 6,378(50.6%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Oct 11–17, 2018 | 5,846(46.4%) | 7 | 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 Goochland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Goochland 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 | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | 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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Goochland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Goochland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Goochland 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 Goochland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Goochland County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Goochland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–24, 2016. It peaked at 9,592 customers without power (76.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Goochland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 347 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 158 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Goochland County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/goochland-county