Jackson County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 408 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,680 customers (69.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 26th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 158 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 174 customers (1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16, 2018 | 11,680(69.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 21–27, 2016 | 7,706(45.7%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Apr 23–24, 2020 | 6,829(40.5%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Jun 26–30, 2015 | 6,642(39.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–18, 2022 | 6,258(37.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson 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.
Local outage news
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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Jackson County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16, 2018. It peaked at 11,680 customers without power (69.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 408 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 158 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. "Jackson County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/jackson-county