Power outages in Arlington: who to call and outage maps

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from Dominion Energy’s Report Outage or Emergency page, Washington Gas, and Arlington County’s Report a Problem page and newsroom.

Electricity in Arlington comes from Dominion Energy, not the county. To report a power outage or a downed line, call Dominion Energy at 866-366-4357, or report it online through your Dominion account or the Dominion Energy app. See where the power is out, and when Dominion expects it back, on the Dominion outage map.

Who to call

• Power outage or downed line: Dominion Energy, 866-366-4357
• Check an outage you reported: Dominion outage status
• Gas leak or gas smell: leave, call 911, then Washington Gas, 844-927-4427 (844-WASHGAS), option 1
• Water main break or sewer backup: Arlington County, 703-228-6555, 24 hours
• Tree down on a county street: police non-emergency, 703-558-2222; 911 if it blocks a road or hits a line
• Streetlight out: Dominion’s streetlight outage page or the county’s Report a Problem tool

When the power goes out

1. Check the map first. Dominion says its outage map gives near real-time updates on affected areas, restoration efforts and estimated restoration times. If your area already shows an outage, Dominion knows about it.
2. Report it if it is not there, online, in the app or at 866-366-4357.
3. Track it with Dominion’s online outage status tool, and read its outage restoration FAQs to see how crews decide which repairs come first.

Downed power lines

Dominion’s advice is blunt: stay away and do not touch. Stay at least 30 feet from a downed line, and anything it is touching, such as a fence, a puddle or a car, and call 866-366-4357 to report the location. If a line is sparking, burning or has hurt someone, call 911 first.

Planned outages

Dominion sometimes shuts power off on purpose to do work on its lines. Its planned outages page explains what to expect.

Storms

Before a storm:

• Sign up for Arlington County’s emergency alerts through the county’s subscription page.

Forecasts and warnings for Arlington come from the National Weather Service office in Sterling, Virginia, at weather.gov/lwx.

Natural gas

Washington Gas delivers natural gas in Northern Virginia. Its instructions for a suspected leak: leave the building or location immediately, then call 911 and the Washington Gas emergency line, 844-927-4427 (844-WASHGAS), option 1.

The Dominion-NextEra merger

On July 15, 2026, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission to approve a merger that the county describes as a $67 billion acquisition. Arlington County and the City of Alexandria agreed on Sept. 22 to intervene jointly in the case, with County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti saying the two would push for “just and reasonable rates, reliable service” and clean energy. The commission is taking public comments: Nov. 2 is the last day to sign up as a public witness, testimony is scheduled for Nov. 5, 9 and 10, and Nov. 9 is the last day for written comments.

Related guides: who to call at the county government, moving to Arlington and trash and recycling.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I call for a power outage in Arlington, Virginia?

Dominion Energy, at 866-366-4357, or report it online through your Dominion account or the Dominion Energy app. Check the outage map at outagemap.dominionenergy.com for restoration estimates.

What do I do about a downed power line in Arlington?

Stay at least 30 feet away, do not touch it, and call Dominion Energy at 866-366-4357 to report the location. If it is sparking, on fire or someone is hurt, call 911.

Who do I call about a gas leak in Arlington?

Leave the building, call 911, then call the Washington Gas emergency line, 844-927-4427 (844-WASHGAS), option 1.

Who do I call when the water is out in Arlington?

Arlington County runs the water system. Call the county’s 24-hour water and sewer emergency line, 703-228-6555.