Cabell County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Cabell 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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Cabell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cabell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 371 significant power outages in Cabell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021) came when flooding left 35,274 customers (53.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 28 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 28th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cabell County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,995 customers (3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021 | 35,274(53.3%) | 19 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 26, 2018 | 18,220(27.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 2–5, 2024 | 16,416(24.8%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 31, 2019 | 11,067(16.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 23–28, 2017 | 9,311(14.1%) | 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 Cabell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cabell 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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Cabell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cabell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cabell 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 Cabell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Cabell County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Cabell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021. It peaked at 35,274 customers without power (53.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Cabell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 371 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cabell County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/cabell-county