New Kent County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving New Kent 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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New Kent County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in New Kent County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 306 significant power outages in New Kent County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 12–17, 2018) came when tornadoes left 9,678 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 50th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 154 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in New Kent County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14–15, 2025) affected 2,877 customers (32.3%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 12–17, 2018 | 9,678(100%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Feb 13–15, 2021 | 7,754(86.9%) | 3 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Mar 2–4, 2018 | 5,810(65.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 17–19, 2016 | 5,780(64.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 8–10, 2016 | 5,020(56.3%) | 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 New Kent County?
Electric companies with service territory in New Kent 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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New Kent County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in New Kent County right now?
No outages are currently reported for New Kent 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 New Kent County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in New Kent County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in New Kent County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 12–17, 2018. It peaked at 9,678 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in New Kent County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 306 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 154 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "New Kent County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/new-kent-county