West Virginia Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 7 West Virginia customers (<0.001% of 1,041,376) were without power across 1 county, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
West Virginia outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 38% of West Virginia electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
West Virginia counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upshur County | 7 | Monongahela Power Co | — |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest West Virginia power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in West Virginia since 2014 (Mar 1–5, 2017) left as many as 169,855 customers (16.77% of the state) without power at once, driven by severe thunderstorms. The next largest (Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2024) peaked at 145,292 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, West Virginia customers averaged about 16 hr 29 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2024, at 21 hr 34 min per customer.
Outages peak in February (17% of outage time). Outage time in West Virginia has held roughly steady recently: about 17 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–5, 2017 | 169,855(16.77%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2024 | 145,292(14.35%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 11 – Mar 2, 2021 | 104,627(10.33%) | 20 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Jun 21 – Jul 11, 2016 | 102,950(10.17%) | 21 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–27, 2022 | 100,912(9.97%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | May 26–29, 2024 | 97,051(9.58%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Feb 24–27, 2019 | 91,546(9.04%) | 4 | High winds |
| 8 | Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2024 | 91,399(9.03%) | 8 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
West Virginia electric utilities
Largest electric companies in West Virginia, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | Not reporting | |
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | 7 out | |
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 160,340 | Not reporting | |
| Wheeling Power Co | Investor Owned | 41,072 | Not reporting | |
| Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 7,144 | Not reporting | |
| Black Diamond Power Co | Investor Owned | 3,693 | Not reporting | |
| City of New Martinsville - (WV) | Municipal | 1,740 | Not reporting | |
| Philippi Municipal Electric | Municipal | 1,703 | Not reporting | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 484 | Not reporting | |
| Palmetto Solar, LLC | Behind the Meter | 54 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
West Virginia grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average West Virginia customer went 16 hr 53 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks West Virginia 1st of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 8 hr 18 min. Customers averaged 3.08 interruptions, each lasting about 5 hr 29 min. Over the last five years West Virginia averaged 16 hr 50 min of outages per customer per year (rank 3rd).
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| Year | WV SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 814.6 | 209 |
| 2016 | 743.4 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 690.8 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 739.7 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 755.2 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 604.2 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 1117.2 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 1003.2 | 333 |
| 2023 | 751.5 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 1165.5 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 1013.2 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
West Virginia power outage news
- Craig Blair: WV residents want a better grid (Opinion)West Virginia Press Association · Oct 29, 10:23 AM EDT
All West Virginia counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 55 West Virginia counties
- Barbour County
- Berkeley County
- Boone County
- Braxton County
- Brooke County
- Cabell County
- Calhoun County
- Clay County
- Doddridge County
- Fayette County
- Gilmer County
- Grant County
- Greenbrier County
- Hampshire County
- Hancock County
- Hardy County
- Harrison County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Kanawha County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- Mason County
- McDowell County
- Mercer County
- Mineral County
- Mingo County
- Monongalia County
- Monroe County
- Morgan County
- Nicholas County
- Ohio County
- Pendleton County
- Pleasants County
- Pocahontas County
- Preston County
- Putnam County
- Raleigh County
- Randolph County
- Ritchie County
- Roane County
- Summers County
- Taylor County
- Tucker County
- Tyler County
- Upshur County7
- Wayne County
- Webster County
- Wetzel County
- Wirt County
- Wood County
- Wyoming County
West Virginia power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in West Virginia right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 7 customers without power in West Virginia, with the most in Upshur County (7). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in West Virginia?
In 2025, the average West Virginia electricity customer was without power for 16 hr 53 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks West Virginia 1st of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.807% of the year.
How long do power outages last in West Virginia?
When an outage happened in 2025, West Virginia customers waited an average of 5 hr 29 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 3.08 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in West Virginia?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co, The Potomac Edison Company and others serve the most customers in West Virginia. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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