Richmond County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Richmond 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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Richmond County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richmond County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 63 significant power outages in Richmond County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 18, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,930 customers (47.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 93rd of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 65% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 7, 2025) affected 225 customers (5.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18, 2016 | 1,930(47.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4, 2015 | 1,920(47.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 11–14, 2025 | 1,714(42.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 1,453(36.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 28–29, 2015 | 1,088(27%) | 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 Richmond County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richmond County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 20,906 | 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 County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richmond County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richmond 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 Richmond County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Richmond County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Richmond County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 18, 2016. It peaked at 1,930 customers without power (47.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Richmond County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 63 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richmond County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/richmond-county