Powhatan County, VA Power Outages
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Powhatan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Powhatan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 332 significant power outages in Powhatan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–18, 2018) came when flooding left 12,158 customers (94% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 42nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 204 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Powhatan County has held roughly steady recently: about 21 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 423 customers (3.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–18, 2018 | 12,158(94%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 3–6, 2022 | 10,653(82.4%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 12–17, 2025 | 10,022(77.5%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 27–29, 2016 | 6,922(53.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 1–2, 2016 | 6,342(49%) | 2 | 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 Powhatan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Powhatan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 59,799 | 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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Powhatan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Powhatan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Powhatan 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 Powhatan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Powhatan County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Powhatan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–18, 2018. It peaked at 12,158 customers without power (94% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Powhatan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 332 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 204 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Powhatan County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/powhatan-county