Hancock County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Hancock County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Hancock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hancock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 249 significant power outages in Hancock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3–5, 2022) came when a winter storm left 9,190 customers (54% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 3 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 44th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hancock County has risen recently: about 13 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 393 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3–5, 2022 | 9,190(54%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 20, 2016 | 8,246(48.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 29 – May 3, 2025 | 7,180(42.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–15, 2015 | 5,744(33.7%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Oct 16–17, 2015 | 5,718(33.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Hancock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hancock 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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Cities in Hancock County
Weirton
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Hancock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hancock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hancock County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Hancock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Hancock County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3–5, 2022. It peaked at 9,190 customers without power (54% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Hancock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 249 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hancock County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/hancock-county