Wed Sep 17 06:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A strong storm system on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, caused widespread power outages across Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina. Dominion Energy reported nearly 30,000 outages in southeastern Virginia at its peak, with Virginia Beach being the hardest hit. Norfolk also experienced significant outages. Crews worked throughout the day to restore power, bringing the total number of customers without power in southeastern Virginia down to 15,450 by 11 p.m. Areas like Chic’s Beach, Bayside, Thoroughgood, and Shore Drive in Virginia Beach remained heavily affected. A&N Electric Cooperative also reported outages on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, primarily in Chincoteague.

**News Article:**

**Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands Across Hampton Roads**

*By Jane Alvarez-Wertz and Jimmy LaRoue*
*Posted: Sep 16, 2025 / 08:01 AM EDT / Updated: Sep 16, 2025 / 11:05 PM EDT*

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Severe weather swept through Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina on Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands without power. Dominion Energy crews scrambled throughout the day to restore electricity as heavy rain and strong winds caused widespread outages.

At the height of the storm around 5:30 p.m., Dominion Energy reported approximately 30,000 customers without power in southeastern Virginia. Virginia Beach bore the brunt of the impact, with roughly 26,000 outages. Norfolk also saw significant disruptions, with about 6,500 customers affected as of 6:30 p.m.

By 11 p.m., Dominion Energy crews had made progress, reducing the total number of outages in southeastern Virginia to 15,450. However, significant portions of Virginia Beach, including Chic’s Beach, Bayside, Thoroughgood, and the Shore Drive area, remained without power. Outages were particularly concentrated along Shore Drive near Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, First Landing State Park, and along North Great Neck Road.

Earlier in the day, nearly 5,000 Norfolk residents were impacted by outages, particularly in the Ocean View and Camellia Gardens areas. Power was initially expected to be restored by mid-morning, and crews successfully reduced the number of outages to 350 by 9:30 a.m.

Griggs Elementary School in Currituck County also experienced an outage, but power was restored by 9:10 a.m.

A&N Electric Cooperative reported over 2,100 customers without power on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, with the majority concentrated in Chincoteague. While service was restored to Northampton County by Tuesday evening, challenges remain on the Eastern Shore.

Dominion Energy encourages customers to report outages and check the latest updates on their website. Stay tuned to WAVY.com for continued updates on the power restoration efforts.

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