Winchester city, VA Power Outages
Utilities serving Winchester 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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Winchester city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Winchester city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 118 significant power outages in Winchester city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 22, 2016) left 4,224 customers (27.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 25 min of power per year, less than the Virginia average of 8 hr 27 min. That ranks 126th of 132 Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Winchester city has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 2,173 customers (14.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22, 2016 | 4,224(27.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 13, 2017 | 4,216(27.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 29, 2016 | 4,188(27.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 20, 2021 | 3,433(22.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 10–11, 2017 | 3,364(22%) | 2 | 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 Winchester city?
Electric companies with service territory in Winchester city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (VA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | Cooperative | 102,230 | 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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Winchester city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Winchester city right now?
No outages are currently reported for Winchester 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 Winchester city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop provide electric service in Winchester city, Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Winchester city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 22, 2016. It peaked at 4,224 customers without power (27.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Winchester city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 118 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Winchester city, VA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/virginia/winchester-city