Dominion Energy crews busy restoring power across Hampton Roads

Dominion Energy crews were busy all day Tuesday working to restore power outages as heavy rain and wind moved across Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina.

What Happened

Early in the morning (around 7:20-7:30 am), thousands of Dominion Energy customers lost power in the Hampton Roads area — especially Norfolk (including Azalea Acres, East Beach, and areas near Ocean View and Camellia Gardens).
The outages were driven by bad weather: heavy rain, strong gusty winds (30+ mph), and associated hazards like downed trees or debris.

How Many Are Affected / Status of Restoration

At one point, there were over 4,800 outage reports in Norfolk alone.
That number has since gone down substantially as crews have been restoring power.
According to Dominion Energy’s social media, nearly all but about 7,000 customers (out of a larger set of outages) have had their power restored.
Earlier reports mentioned as many as 132,000 remaining without electricity in broader Hampton Roads/North Carolina areas – though this seems to reference larger scale or cumulative outages.

What Dominion Energy is Doing

Crews are being deployed 24/7 where safe, focusing first on critical infrastructure (hospital, emergency services, etc.), then larger transmission lines, then smaller distribution and individual service lines,
They are also performing “damage assessment” patrols to locate downed lines, broken poles, blocked access, and any hazard that prevents repair work.
Additional crews from outside or mutual-aid sources may be requested in big outage events (weather events) to speed up restoration.

What Residents Should Know / What To Do

If your power is out, check Dominion Energy’s outage map or their website/app to see estimated restoration times.
Report your outage if you haven’t already — that helps crews prioritize, especially if there are hazards like downed lines.
If you have medical equipment that depends on electricity, make sure you have a backup plan or notify Dominion so you’re flagged as priority.
Stay away from downed power lines and any electrical equipment around flood water. Safety first.