Orange County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Orange 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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Orange County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Orange County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Orange County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 5–7, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 17,235 customers (93.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 72nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Orange County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–19, 2025) affected 1,637 customers (8.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 5–7, 2017 | 17,235(93.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–18, 2020 | 7,552(40.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 8, 2018 | 6,350(34.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 3–11, 2022 | 6,325(34.2%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 14–19, 2018 | 6,272(33.9%) | 6 | 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 Orange County?
Electric companies with service territory in Orange 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.
Local outage news
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Orange County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Orange County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Orange 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 Orange County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Central Virginia Electric Coop provide electric service in Orange County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Orange County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 5–7, 2017. It peaked at 17,235 customers without power (93.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Orange County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Orange County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/orange-county