Lancaster County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lancaster 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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Lancaster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lancaster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 283 significant power outages in Lancaster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 12–15, 2018) came when flooding left 6,657 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 49th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 142 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lancaster County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14–15, 2025) affected 299 customers (5.6%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 12–15, 2018 | 6,657(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 3–7, 2020 | 4,006(75.1%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Feb 12–15, 2021 | 3,021(56.6%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 2,958(55.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 3–9, 2024 | 2,908(54.5%) | 7 | 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 Lancaster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lancaster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,906 | 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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Lancaster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lancaster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lancaster County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Lancaster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 12–15, 2018. It peaked at 6,657 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 283 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 142 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lancaster County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/lancaster-county