Berkeley County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Berkeley County, West Virginia don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Berkeley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Berkeley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 165 significant power outages in Berkeley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 23–24, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,826 customers (11.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 55th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Berkeley County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–22, 2025) affected 1,452 customers (2.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23–24, 2022 | 7,826(11.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 26, 2016 | 7,716(11.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Mar 25, 2016 | 7,060(10.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 22–24, 2017 | 4,818(7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 9–11, 2016 | 4,634(6.7%) | 3 | 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 Berkeley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Berkeley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 160,340 | 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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Berkeley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Berkeley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Berkeley County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Berkeley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Berkeley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 23–24, 2022. It peaked at 7,826 customers without power (11.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Berkeley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 165 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Berkeley County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/berkeley-county