Gilmer County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Gilmer County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Gilmer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gilmer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 399 significant power outages in Gilmer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 4–12, 2015) came when flooding left 6,302 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 19th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 166 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gilmer County has risen recently: about 31 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–21, 2025) affected 3,099 customers (67.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 4–12, 2015 | 6,302(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 21–24, 2017 | 4,330(94.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 1–6, 2023 | 3,697(80.4%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 18–21, 2025 | 3,099(67.4%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | May 1–3, 2017 | 3,026(65.8%) | 3 | 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 Gilmer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gilmer 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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Gilmer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gilmer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gilmer County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Gilmer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Gilmer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 4–12, 2015. It peaked at 6,302 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Gilmer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 399 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 166 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gilmer County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/gilmer-county