Fayette County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Fayette 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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Fayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 446 significant power outages in Fayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 30 – Apr 8, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 17,737 customers (74.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 23rd of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 127 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fayette County has risen recently: about 25 hr 60 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 440 customers (1.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 30 – Apr 8, 2024 | 17,737(74.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 1–14, 2017 | 17,254(72.3%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 26–29, 2024 | 11,729(49.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–19, 2022 | 9,402(39.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2023 | 8,160(34.2%) | 5 | 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 Fayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fayette 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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Fayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fayette 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 Fayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 30 – Apr 8, 2024. It peaked at 17,737 customers without power (74.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Fayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 446 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 127 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fayette County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/fayette-county