Petersburg city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Petersburg 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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Petersburg city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Petersburg city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 227 significant power outages in Petersburg city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–17, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 11,431 customers (76.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 66th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 96 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Petersburg city has fallen recently: about 9 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15–16, 2025) affected 163 customers (1.1%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–17, 2021 | 11,431(76.7%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jun 16–24, 2023 | 11,320(76%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–24, 2022 | 8,087(54.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 22, 2024 | 5,132(34.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 22–24, 2024 | 5,125(34.4%) | 3 | 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 Petersburg city?
Electric companies with service territory in Petersburg 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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Petersburg city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Petersburg city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Petersburg 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 Petersburg city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Petersburg city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Petersburg city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–17, 2021. It peaked at 11,431 customers without power (76.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Petersburg city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 227 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 96 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Petersburg city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/petersburg-city