Grant County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Grant County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Grant County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grant County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 315 significant power outages in Grant County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16–17, 2016) came when an ice storm left 6,472 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 39th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 148 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Grant County has held roughly steady recently: about 14 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 278 customers (4.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16–17, 2016 | 6,472(100%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Nov 26–27, 2014 | 4,660(78.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 29, 2016 | 4,280(72.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 22–24, 2016 | 4,172(70.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 5–8, 2017 | 4,166(70.5%) | 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 Grant County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grant County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 160,340 | Not reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | — | 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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Grant County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grant County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grant County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Grant County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, The Potomac Edison Company, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Grant County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16–17, 2016. It peaked at 6,472 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Grant County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 315 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 148 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Grant County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/grant-county