Northumberland County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Northumberland 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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Northumberland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Northumberland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 329 significant power outages in Northumberland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–7, 2018) came when high winds left 7,681 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 36th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 194 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Northumberland County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 826 customers (15.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 7,681(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 29 – Aug 6, 2020 | 7,442(100%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 1, 2024 | 7,157(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Oct 12–24, 2018 | 5,925(100%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 4,524(82.8%) | 2 | 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 Northumberland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Northumberland 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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Northumberland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Northumberland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Northumberland 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 Northumberland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Northumberland County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Northumberland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–7, 2018. It peaked at 7,681 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Northumberland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 329 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 194 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Northumberland County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/northumberland-county