Braxton County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Braxton County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Braxton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Braxton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 425 significant power outages in Braxton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 23–28, 2016) came when flooding left 15,090 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 17th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 215 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Braxton County has risen recently: about 32 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–22, 2025) affected 3,796 customers (53%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 23–28, 2016 | 15,090(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 12,290(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 4–10, 2015 | 6,148(85.9%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 21–22, 2016 | 5,930(82.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 29, 2016 | 5,822(81.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Braxton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Braxton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | 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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Braxton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Braxton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Braxton County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Braxton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Braxton County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Braxton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 23–28, 2016. It peaked at 15,090 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Braxton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 425 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 215 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Braxton County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/braxton-county