Kanawha County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Kanawha 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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Kanawha County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kanawha County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 505 significant power outages in Kanawha County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 31 – Apr 13, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 59,406 customers (90% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 11th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 123 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kanawha County has risen recently: about 34 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 786 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 31 – Apr 13, 2024 | 59,406(90%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 22–29, 2019 | 21,769(33%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 17–19, 2022 | 17,192(26%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 21 – Jul 7, 2016 | 17,083(25.9%) | 17 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–20, 2022 | 15,530(23.5%) | 7 | 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 Kanawha County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kanawha County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | Not reporting | |
| Black Diamond Power Co | Investor Owned | 3,693 | 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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Kanawha County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kanawha County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kanawha 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 Kanawha County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Black Diamond Power Co provide electric service in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Kanawha County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 31 – Apr 13, 2024. It peaked at 59,406 customers without power (90% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kanawha County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 505 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 123 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kanawha County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/kanawha-county