Louisa County, VA Power Outages
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Louisa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Louisa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 374 significant power outages in Louisa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 3–12, 2022) came when a winter storm left 13,467 customers (82.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 57th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 111 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Louisa County has risen recently: about 20 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 327 customers (2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3–12, 2022 | 13,467(82.4%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 4–5, 2021 | 11,220(68.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 16–18, 2025 | 8,532(52.2%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 4–10, 2017 | 8,355(51.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 25–28, 2022 | 7,052(43.2%) | 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 Louisa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Louisa 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 | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 40,194 | 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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Louisa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Louisa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Louisa 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 Louisa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Louisa County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Louisa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 3–12, 2022. It peaked at 13,467 customers without power (82.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Louisa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 374 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 111 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Louisa County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/louisa-county