Spotsylvania County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Spotsylvania 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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Spotsylvania County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Spotsylvania County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 260 significant power outages in Spotsylvania County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 14–18, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,901 customers (38.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 101st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Spotsylvania County has risen recently: about 6 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,409 customers (2.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14–18, 2018 | 23,901(38.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 10, 2024 | 19,866(32%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 3–11, 2022 | 16,023(25.8%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2019 | 12,338(19.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 5–7, 2017 | 11,942(19.2%) | 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 Spotsylvania County?
Electric companies with service territory in Spotsylvania 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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Spotsylvania County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Spotsylvania County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop provide electric service in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Spotsylvania County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 14–18, 2018. It peaked at 23,901 customers without power (38.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Spotsylvania County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 260 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Spotsylvania County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/spotsylvania-county