Quick Summary
- Severe thunderstorms rolled through Fairfax County late Thursday night into early Friday morning, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and widespread power outages
- Report power outages directly to your utility provider
- Check traffic before you get on the road
Strong storms moved through Fairfax County overnight, leaving power outages, downed trees and road closures across the area. As cleanup and restoration efforts continue, residents are encouraged to report outages directly to their utility provider.
If you are heading out today, watch for downed limbs, standing water and traffic signals that may be out in some neighborhoods. Drive carefully and treat any intersection with a dark traffic signal as a four-way stop.
Report a Power Outage
If your power is out, report it directly to your utility provider.
- Dominion Energy: Call 1-866-366-4357, use the online report form or check the outage map.
- NOVEC: Call 703-335-0500 or visit the outage center.
Unplug sensitive electronics while the power is out. Surges can happen when service comes back on and may damage equipment left plugged in.
Report Downed Trees or Wires
If you see a downed tree or power line, never touch it. Treat every downed wire as if it is live, even if it looks dead.
For any immediate danger to life or safety, call or text 911.
For downed trees and wires that are not an emergency, who you contact depends on where the tree fell. Find the right contact on the county’s downed trees and wires webpage.
Report Flooding
Parts of eastern Fairfax County saw flash flooding overnight. If you spot flooding in a storm drain, stormwater pond or roadway, report it through the county’s storm drainage reporting page.
Never drive through standing water. It is hard to judge how deep it is or what is hiding underneath, including washed-out pavement.
For any immediate danger to life or safety, call or text 911.
Check Traffic Before You Go
Downed trees and traffic signal outages can affect your morning commute. Before you leave, check these resources:
Fairfax Alerts and Storm Center The fastest way to know about severe weather headed toward Fairfax County is Fairfax Alerts, the county’s free emergency notification system. Fairfax Alerts sends warnings straight to your phone or email for severe weather, road closures, and other emergencies that affect your area.
Sign up in a few minutes at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/alerts. You can choose which types of alerts you get and set them to reach you by text, email or phone call.