Virginia Power Outages — Live Map
Virginia Power Outage Summary
As of 11:01 PM ET on 08/09/2026, 12,689 of 4,057,397 tracked electric customers (0.31%) in Virginia are without power, across 21 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 12,689
- Customers tracked
- 4,057,397
- Share without power
- 0.31%
- Utility providers
- 21
Most affected counties in Virginia
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 9,460 | 442,574 |
| Wise County | 977 | 23,293 |
| Augusta County | 822 | 39,905 |
| Washington County | 530 | 31,496 |
| Charlottesville City | 351 | 24,687 |
| Scott County | 166 | 13,279 |
| Spotsylvania County | 126 | 65,377 |
| Chesapeake City | 61 | 109,208 |
| Covington City | 50 | 3,390 |
| Buckingham County | 42 | 8,827 |
Most affected utilities in Virginia
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | 10,824 | 2,696,648 |
| Kentucky Utilities | 977 | 29,228 |
| Appalachian Power Company | 736 | 545,985 |
| Rappahannock Electric Cooperative | 143 | 178,102 |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 4 | 40,190 |
| Danville Utilities | 2 | 43,067 |
| BVU Authority | 2 | 16,129 |
| Southside Electric Cooperative | 1 | 59,561 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 11:01 PM ET on 08/09/2026.
Power Restoration
Most Virginia outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in Virginia right now?
- As of 11:01 PM ET on 08/09/2026, 12,689 customers are without power in Virginia across 21 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in Virginia?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in Virginia?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.