Clay County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Clay County, West Virginia share live outage data (Monongahela Power Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Appalachian Power Co and Black Diamond Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Clay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 472 significant power outages in Clay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22 – Jul 6, 2016) came when flooding left 5,299 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 91 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 1st of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 517 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clay County has risen recently: about 116 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 67 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 582 customers (23.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22 – Jul 6, 2016 | 5,299(100%) | 15 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 13 – Jul 22, 2015 | 3,647(100%) | 40 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 3,096(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 9–15, 2024 | 2,681(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 18–24, 2025 | 2,600(100%) | 7 | High winds |
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 Clay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clay County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | Not reporting | |
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Black Diamond Power Co | Investor Owned | 3,693 | 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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Clay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clay 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 Clay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co, Black Diamond Power Co provide electric service in Clay County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22 – Jul 6, 2016. It peaked at 5,299 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Clay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 472 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 91 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 517 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clay County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/clay-county