Greenbrier County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Greenbrier County, West Virginia share live outage data (Monongahela Power Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Appalachian Power Co does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Greenbrier County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Greenbrier County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 390 significant power outages in Greenbrier County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 1–12, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 48,635 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 25 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 31st of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 129 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Greenbrier County has risen recently: about 20 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 349 customers (1.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 1–12, 2016 | 48,635(100%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 22–28, 2016 | 38,702(100%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 13–14, 2025 | 16,397(81.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 22, 2025 | 16,380(81.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 23, 2025 | 16,355(81.4%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Greenbrier County?
Electric companies with service territory in Greenbrier 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 |
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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Greenbrier County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Greenbrier County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Greenbrier County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 1–12, 2016. It peaked at 48,635 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Greenbrier County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 390 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 129 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Greenbrier County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/greenbrier-county