Power outages in District of Columbia
Utility coverage in District of Columbia

Common questions
How do I check power outages in District of Columbia?
This page lists live outage status for every district in District of Columbia, updated about every 15 minutes from the federal government's public county outage data (ODIN) and National Weather Service alerts, combined with utilities' own live data where we track them. Open any district for its restoration outlook, or search your ZIP or address for the most specific view.
Which utilities serve District of Columbia?
Electric utilities we track in District of Columbia include Pepco (DC/MD). Each restores its own service area — report an outage to your serving utility so crews can be dispatched.
When will power be restored in District of Columbia?
Restoration depends on the cause and scale of each outage, so it varies by district and utility. For each affected area with enough trend data we publish an independent restoration estimate — from the live outage count, the recovery rate, and weather — shown even before the utility posts an official time; very small or brand-new outages say so instead of guessing. Open an area above for its outlook.
How accurate are the estimates?
Every estimate is later graded against when the tracked outage was substantially restored (~90% of customers back), and the track record is published on our accuracy page. Statewide totals combine the federal county-by-county tally with utilities' own live outage data, so this page and the live map always show the same numbers.