Rappahannock County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Rappahannock 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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Rappahannock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rappahannock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 322 significant power outages in Rappahannock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–10, 2018) came when high winds left 4,793 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 32nd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 169 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rappahannock County has fallen recently: about 21 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 161 customers (4.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–10, 2018 | 4,793(100%) | 9 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 8, 2024 | 4,557(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2023 | 4,483(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 14, 2019 | 4,369(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 8–9, 2016 | 4,244(100%) | 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 Rappahannock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rappahannock 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 |
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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Rappahannock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rappahannock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop provide electric service in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Rappahannock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–10, 2018. It peaked at 4,793 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 Rappahannock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 322 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 169 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rappahannock County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/rappahannock-county