Rockbridge County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Rockbridge 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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Rockbridge County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rockbridge County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Rockbridge County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–23, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,288 customers (45.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 67th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rockbridge County has held roughly steady recently: about 12 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,187 customers (10.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–23, 2022 | 5,288(45.5%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 8–9, 2020 | 2,783(24%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 9–14, 2021 | 2,500(21.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 10–11, 2021 | 2,204(19%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 16–18, 2025 | 2,167(18.7%) | 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 Rockbridge County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rockbridge County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | Not reporting | |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | Not reporting | |
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,117 | 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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Rockbridge County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rockbridge County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop, BARC Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Rockbridge County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–23, 2022. It peaked at 5,288 customers without power (45.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rockbridge County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rockbridge County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/rockbridge-county