Middlesex County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Middlesex 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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Middlesex County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Middlesex County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 332 significant power outages in Middlesex County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 15, 2021) left 10,192 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 27th 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 166 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Middlesex County has fallen recently: about 17 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 38 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,077 customers (25.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15, 2021 | 10,192(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 25–27, 2024 | 10,124(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11–12, 2018 | 10,054(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 22–24, 2021 | 6,546(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 12–16, 2018 | 5,764(100%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
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 Middlesex County?
Electric companies with service territory in Middlesex 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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Middlesex County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Middlesex County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Middlesex County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Middlesex County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 15, 2021. It peaked at 10,192 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Middlesex County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 332 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 166 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Middlesex County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/middlesex-county