Stafford County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Stafford 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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Stafford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stafford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Stafford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 3–8, 2022) came when a winter storm left 48,311 customers (71.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 35 min of power per year, close to the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 74th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 79 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stafford County has risen recently: about 12 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 772 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3–8, 2022 | 48,311(71.3%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 33,108(48.9%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 27–30, 2021 | 22,138(32.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 12–13, 2018 | 15,523(22.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 23–26, 2019 | 12,261(18.1%) | 4 | 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 Stafford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stafford 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 | |
| NOVEC | Cooperative | 184,104 | 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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Stafford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stafford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stafford 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 Stafford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Rappahannock Electric Coop, Northern Virginia Elec Coop, Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Stafford County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Stafford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 3–8, 2022. It peaked at 48,311 customers without power (71.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Stafford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 79 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stafford County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/stafford-county