Hardy County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Hardy 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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Hardy County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hardy County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 375 significant power outages in Hardy County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 9–13, 2015) came when high winds left 5,192 customers (60.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 41 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 35th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 121 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hardy County has risen recently: about 18 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 354 customers (4.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 9–13, 2015 | 5,192(60.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 9, 2025 | 4,886(56.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 18, 2017 | 4,476(52.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 11–13, 2017 | 4,470(52.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 16, 2017 | 4,466(52%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
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 Hardy County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hardy 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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Hardy County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hardy County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hardy 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 Hardy County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Hardy County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 9–13, 2015. It peaked at 5,192 customers without power (60.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Hardy County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 375 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 121 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hardy County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/hardy-county