Hanover County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Hanover 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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Hanover County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hanover County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 299 significant power outages in Hanover County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–23, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 27,009 customers (54.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 53 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 83rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hanover County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 880 customers (1.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–23, 2016 | 27,009(54.4%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2025 | 26,417(53.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 22–26, 2022 | 17,638(35.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 12–15, 2021 | 15,936(32.1%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 15,637(31.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Hanover County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hanover 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 |
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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Hanover County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hanover County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hanover 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 Hanover County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop provide electric service in Hanover County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Hanover County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–23, 2016. It peaked at 27,009 customers without power (54.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hanover County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 299 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hanover County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/hanover-county