Waynesboro city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Waynesboro city, 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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Waynesboro city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Waynesboro city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 226 significant power outages in Waynesboro city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15–19, 2018) came when a winter storm left 9,737 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17539 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 1st of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 60% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1,513 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Waynesboro city has fallen recently: about 10621 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24456 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 471 customers (100%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15–19, 2018 | 9,737(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 26–29, 2024 | 8,777(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 26–27, 2022 | 4,823(100%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Apr 11–12, 2024 | 4,577(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 1–3, 2015 | 3,665(100%) | 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 Waynesboro city?
Electric companies with service territory in Waynesboro city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | 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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Waynesboro city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Waynesboro city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Waynesboro city by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Waynesboro city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Waynesboro city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Waynesboro city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15–19, 2018. It peaked at 9,737 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Waynesboro city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 226 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17539 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 1,513 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Waynesboro city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/waynesboro-city