Rockingham County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Rockingham 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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Rockingham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rockingham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 279 significant power outages in Rockingham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 14–19, 2018) came when a winter storm left 11,773 customers (33.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 48 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 96th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rockingham County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 498 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 14–19, 2018 | 11,773(33.8%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 9,852(28.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 31, 2018 | 8,226(23.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 20–23, 2024 | 6,459(18.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 26, 2020 | 6,121(17.6%) | 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 Rockingham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rockingham 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 | |
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | Not reporting | |
| City of Harrisonburg - (VA) | Municipal | 21,770 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Elkton | Municipal | 1,112 | 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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Rockingham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rockingham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rockingham 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 Rockingham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop, City of Harrisonburg - (VA) and 1 others provide electric service in Rockingham County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Rockingham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 14–19, 2018. It peaked at 11,773 customers without power (33.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Rockingham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 279 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rockingham County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/rockingham-county