Boone County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Boone 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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Boone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 448 significant power outages in Boone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 7–11, 2016) came when a winter storm left 5,483 customers (41.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 16th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 183 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boone County has held roughly steady recently: about 26 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 2,448 customers (18.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 7–11, 2016 | 5,483(41.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2017 | 5,379(41.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 3, 2016 | 4,796(36.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 11–19, 2025 | 4,488(34.3%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 13–18, 2025 | 4,245(32.4%) | 6 | 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 Boone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boone County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | 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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Boone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boone 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 Boone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Boone County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Boone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 7–11, 2016. It peaked at 5,483 customers without power (41.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Boone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 448 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 183 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boone County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/boone-county