Barbour County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Barbour County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Barbour County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barbour County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 297 significant power outages in Barbour County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 14, 2016) left 5,376 customers (60.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 43rd of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 83 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barbour County has risen recently: about 13 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 369 customers (4.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14, 2016 | 5,376(60.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 19, 2016 | 5,348(60.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 15–16, 2016 | 5,344(60.3%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Nov 10–11, 2016 | 4,610(52%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 16–23, 2016 | 4,010(45.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Barbour County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barbour County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 7,144 | Not reporting | |
| Philippi Municipal Electric | Municipal | 1,703 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in West Virginia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Barbour County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barbour County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barbour County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Barbour County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc, Philippi Municipal Electric provide electric service in Barbour County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Barbour County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 14, 2016. It peaked at 5,376 customers without power (60.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Barbour County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 297 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 83 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barbour County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/barbour-county