Hampshire County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Hampshire 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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Hampshire County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hampshire County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 407 significant power outages in Hampshire County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–30, 2022) came when a winter storm left 9,399 customers (79.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 24th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 150 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hampshire County has risen recently: about 23 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 149 customers (1.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–30, 2022 | 9,399(79.9%) | 16 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 11, 2017 | 8,044(68.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 6,754(57.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2019 | 5,971(50.8%) | 6 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 13–16, 2017 | 5,692(48.4%) | 4 | 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 Hampshire County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hampshire County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 160,340 | 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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Hampshire County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hampshire County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hampshire 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 Hampshire County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Hampshire County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–30, 2022. It peaked at 9,399 customers without power (79.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Hampshire County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 407 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 150 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hampshire County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/hampshire-county