Virgin Islands Power Outages
Virgin Islands is currently showing a high outage impact based on the latest tracked outage totals.
About 1,858 tracked customers are currently without power out of 50,589 total tracked customers (around 3.7%). We currently track 3 regions for this state. The most affected regions right now include St. Thomas (149), St. Croix (12), and St. John.
Power interruptions in Virgin Islands may happen because of weather events, network repairs, equipment issues, traffic incidents, wildfire conditions, or unusually high demand. The safest next step is to confirm status with your utility provider and use official outage reporting tools when available.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:12 PM. The timestamp above helps you judge how fresh the current numbers are before acting on them.
Virgin Islands power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Virgin Islands
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | 149 | 23,252 | Mar 19, 2026 3:03 PM |
| St. Croix | 12 | 24,138 | Mar 19, 2026 3:23 PM |
| St. John | 0 | 3,199 | Mar 19, 2026 2:48 PM |
Cities and regions in Virgin Islands
Utility providers in Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority
Customers out: 161 · Tracked: 50,309
What may cause outages in Virgin Islands
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Virgin Islands
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Virgin Islands?
Outage totals change as providers post new data. This page shows the latest available timestamp so you can judge how fresh the numbers are.
What should I do during a power outage in Virgin Islands?
Confirm the outage with your utility, prepare backup lighting or charging where possible, and avoid any damaged electrical infrastructure. Contact emergency services if there is a safety risk.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
A state total combines multiple underlying area updates. If those updates arrive at different times, short-lived differences between the state and region numbers are possible.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:12 PM