James City County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving James City 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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James City County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in James City County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 209 significant power outages in James City County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 9–11, 2018) came when a winter storm left 21,010 customers (63.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 16 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 92nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in James City County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 835 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 9–11, 2018 | 21,010(63.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 12–14, 2018 | 18,602(56.5%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 8–10, 2016 | 12,624(38.4%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 9,301(28.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jul 30, 2019 | 8,286(25.2%) | 1 | 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 James City County?
Electric companies with service territory in James City 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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James City County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in James City County right now?
No outages are currently reported for James City 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 James City County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in James City County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in James City County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 9–11, 2018. It peaked at 21,010 customers without power (63.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in James City County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 209 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "James City County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/james-city-county