Virginia Power Outages
Virginia is currently showing a limited outage impact based on the latest tracked outage totals.
About 579 tracked customers are currently without power out of 4,138,566 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 139 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in Floyd (212), Richmond City (147), and Hanover (103).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in Virginia appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:22 PM. The visible update time provides context for the latest outage totals shown here.
Virginia 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 Virginia
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd | 212 | 10,009 | Mar 19, 2026 2:31 PM |
| Richmond City | 147 | 125,269 | Mar 19, 2026 3:17 PM |
| Hanover | 103 | 62,601 | Mar 19, 2026 3:21 PM |
| Louisa | 84 | 36,958 | Mar 19, 2026 2:31 PM |
| Albemarle | 81 | 58,930 | Mar 19, 2026 3:15 PM |
| Madison | 68 | 8,151 | Mar 19, 2026 2:30 PM |
| Chesterfield | 65 | 171,972 | Mar 19, 2026 3:22 PM |
| Danville | 41 | 18,522 | Mar 19, 2026 3:08 PM |
| Wise | 39 | 23,282 | Mar 19, 2026 3:08 PM |
| Fairfax | 37 | 440,836 | Mar 19, 2026 3:17 PM |
Cities and regions in Virginia
Utility providers in Virginia
Appalachian Power Company
Customers out: 356 · Tracked: 544,427
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 167 · Tracked: 183,623
Dominion Energy
Customers out: 54 · Tracked: 833,457
Danville Utilities
Customers out: 42 · Tracked: 42,000
Kentucky Utilities
Customers out: 40 · Tracked: 29,287
Central Virginia Electric Coop
Customers out: 20 · Tracked: 39,945
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 18 · Tracked: 7,909
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 10 · Tracked: 101,839
Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 6,797
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 181,423
Southside Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 59,435
BVU Authority
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 16,123
Prince George Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 12,405
A&N Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 37,997
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 32,140
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 18,552
Manassas Electric Department
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 16,946
BARC Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 13,217
Community Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 11,919
Front Royal Municipal Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 7,792
Martinsville Municipal Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 7,719
Halifax EMC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 171
What may cause outages in Virginia
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 Virginia
- 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
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?
Regional figures and state totals are aggregated from multiple updates, so differences can appear when timestamps are not perfectly synchronized.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:22 PM