Newport News city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Newport News city, 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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Newport News city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newport News city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Newport News city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–12, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 32,625 customers (38.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 108th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newport News city has fallen recently: about 2 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,521 customers (3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 32,625(38.4%) | 9 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Oct 12–14, 2018 | 29,961(35.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2019 | 26,773(31.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 8–11, 2016 | 23,363(27.5%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 3, 2016 | 12,516(14.7%) | 1 | Hurricane Hermine |
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 Newport News city?
Electric companies with service territory in Newport News city (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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Newport News city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newport News city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newport News city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Newport News city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Newport News city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Newport News city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–12, 2020. It peaked at 32,625 customers without power (38.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Newport News city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Newport News city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/newport-news-city