Lincoln County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 489 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021) came when flooding left 8,046 customers (68.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 54 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 2nd of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 360 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has held roughly steady recently: about 50 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,145 customers (18.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021 | 8,046(68.1%) | 21 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 6–10, 2025 | 7,676(64.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 2–6, 2024 | 7,206(61%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 11–13, 2018 | 6,146(52%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 24, 2024 | 4,382(37.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | 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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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 3, 2021. It peaked at 8,046 customers without power (68.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 489 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 54 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 360 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. "Lincoln County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/lincoln-county