Power Outage Affects Thousands in Portsmouth

Crews working to restore service after widespread outage

Feb. 23, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Around 1,700 customers in Portsmouth, Virginia are currently without power as utility crews work to resolve the issue. The cause of the outage remains under investigation, but Dominion Energy estimates service will be restored between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday.

Why it matters

Power outages can significantly disrupt daily life and pose risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Restoring electricity quickly is crucial for a community's safety and well-being.

The details

According to Dominion Energy's outage data, approximately 1,793 customers in Portsmouth are currently affected by the power loss. Utility crews are actively working to resolve the issue, but the cause of the outage remains under investigation.

  • The power outage occurred early Monday morning.

The players

Dominion Energy

An electric and natural gas utility company that provides service to customers across Virginia.

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What’s next

Dominion Energy expects to have power restored to the affected customers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday.

The takeaway

This power outage highlights the importance of reliable electricity infrastructure and the need for utilities to quickly respond to and resolve service disruptions in order to maintain the safety and well-being of the community.