Lewis County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Lewis County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Current outages
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Lewis County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lewis County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 364 significant power outages in Lewis County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 24–26, 2016) came when a winter storm left 9,950 customers (95.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 38th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 117 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lewis County has risen recently: about 17 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 505 customers (4.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 24–26, 2016 | 9,950(95.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 23–25, 2016 | 9,794(94.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 20–23, 2018 | 7,850(75.6%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 16–18, 2016 | 7,732(74.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 16–18, 2016 | 6,742(65%) | 3 | 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 Lewis County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lewis 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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Lewis County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lewis County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lewis County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lewis County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Lewis County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Lewis County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 24–26, 2016. It peaked at 9,950 customers without power (95.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lewis County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 364 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 117 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lewis County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/lewis-county