Westmoreland County, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Westmoreland 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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Westmoreland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Westmoreland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 311 significant power outages in Westmoreland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 1–3, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,465 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 70th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 148 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Westmoreland County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 124 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1–3, 2024 | 13,465(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4, 2015 | 6,377(79.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 22–23, 2022 | 5,919(73.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 30, 2016 | 5,394(67.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 3–7, 2022 | 4,965(62%) | 5 | Winter storm |
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 Westmoreland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Westmoreland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 2,681,231 | 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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Westmoreland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Westmoreland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Westmoreland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 1–3, 2024. It peaked at 13,465 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Westmoreland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 311 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 148 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Westmoreland County, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/westmoreland-county