Harrison County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Harrison County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Harrison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harrison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 327 significant power outages in Harrison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 16–23, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,936 customers (30.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 50th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harrison County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 591 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 16–23, 2016 | 12,936(30.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 13–18, 2025 | 11,190(26.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 7–9, 2023 | 9,977(23.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 24–26, 2017 | 9,382(22.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 4–11, 2015 | 9,188(21.8%) | 8 | Flooding |
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 Harrison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harrison County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 7,144 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Harrison County
Clarksburg
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Harrison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harrison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harrison County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Harrison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Harrison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 16–23, 2016. It peaked at 12,936 customers without power (30.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Harrison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 327 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harrison County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/harrison-county