Browse Pipeline Incidents
31 incidents in VA.
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 31 pipeline incidents reported to PHMSA. Each record includes the operator, pipeline type, cause, casualties, and property damage. Use the filters below to narrow results by state, pipeline type, cause, or keyword.
| Date | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries | Damage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 1, 2022 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sep 26, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 12, 2021 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 21, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 8, 2021 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 3, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 0 | 3 | — |
| Dec 23, 2020 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 14, 2020 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 15, 2019 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Oct 29, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aug 21, 2016 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 1 | — |
| Feb 7, 2016 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 2 | — |
| Aug 16, 2014 | DANVILLE, CITY OF | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 6 | — |
| Jul 18, 2014 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 17, 2014 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 1, 2014 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 7, 2013 | RICHMOND, CITY OF | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 17, 2011 | RICHMOND, CITY OF | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Apr 17, 2011 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 29, 2010 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dec 19, 2010 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jul 15, 2010 | RICHMOND, CITY OF | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 23, 2010 | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA INC | VA | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
| Feb 5, 2010 | RICHMOND, CITY OF | VA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
PHMSA requires operators to report incidents involving a fatality, an injury requiring hospitalization, property damage of $122,000 or more (adjusted periodically), highly volatile liquid releases of 5 barrels or more, other liquid releases of 50 barrels or more, or any unintentional release of gas resulting in an event meeting certain criteria.
The Damage column shows the reported property damage for each incident. This can include damage to the pipeline itself, nearby structures, vehicles, and other property. Additional costs such as lost commodity, environmental remediation, and emergency response are tracked separately and shown on each incident's detail page.
Yes. Use the search field above to filter incidents by operator name. The search matches partial names, so searching for "Pacific Gas" will find all variations of that operator's reported name.