Henrico County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Henrico 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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Henrico County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henrico County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 353 significant power outages in Henrico County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–25, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 116,190 customers (77.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 71st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henrico County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 3,147 customers (2.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–25, 2016 | 116,190(77.4%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 11–15, 2018 | 66,946(44.6%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 7–10, 2023 | 56,291(37.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 49,026(32.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 25–28, 2025 | 39,577(26.4%) | 4 | 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 Henrico County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henrico 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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Henrico County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henrico County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henrico 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 Henrico County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Henrico County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Henrico County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–25, 2016. It peaked at 116,190 customers without power (77.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Henrico County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 353 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henrico County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/henrico-county