King William County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving King William 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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King William County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in King William County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 230 significant power outages in King William County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–18, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,442 customers (80.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 41 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 77th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 96 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in King William County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 532 customers (6.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–18, 2022 | 6,442(80.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 17–18, 2023 | 4,306(53.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 12–15, 2018 | 4,288(53.4%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2016 | 3,616(45%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 5–7, 2021 | 3,489(43.4%) | 3 | 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 King William County?
Electric companies with service territory in King William 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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King William County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in King William County right now?
No outages are currently reported for King William 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 King William County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop provide electric service in King William County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in King William County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–18, 2022. It peaked at 6,442 customers without power (80.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in King William County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 230 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 96 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "King William County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/king-william-county