Calhoun County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Calhoun County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Calhoun County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Calhoun County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 382 significant power outages in Calhoun County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 31, 2017) left 5,516 customers (100% 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 36 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 8th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 223 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Calhoun County has risen recently: about 45 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 181 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 31, 2017 | 5,516(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 6–8, 2020 | 4,422(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 19–24, 2025 | 4,334(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 5–10, 2015 | 3,524(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 14–17, 2022 | 3,170(90.6%) | 4 | 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 Calhoun County?
Electric companies with service territory in Calhoun 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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Calhoun County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Calhoun County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Calhoun County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Calhoun County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Calhoun County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Calhoun County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 31, 2017. It peaked at 5,516 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Calhoun County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 382 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 36 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 223 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Calhoun County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/calhoun-county