Richmond city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Richmond 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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Richmond city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richmond city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Richmond city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–24, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 32,202 customers (28.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 56 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 127th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richmond city has risen recently: about 1 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 4,340 customers (3.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–24, 2016 | 32,202(28.6%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 19–29, 2016 | 27,403(24.3%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–23, 2015 | 18,225(16.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 25–28, 2025 | 15,359(13.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 2, 2025 | 9,418(8.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Richmond city?
Electric companies with service territory in Richmond 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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Richmond city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richmond city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richmond 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 Richmond city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Richmond city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Richmond city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–24, 2016. It peaked at 32,202 customers without power (28.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Richmond city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 56 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richmond city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/richmond-city