Marion County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Marion County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 326 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 28–31, 2017) came when flooding left 15,532 customers (46.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 47th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 4,699 customers (14.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28–31, 2017 | 15,532(46.7%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 2–11, 2015 | 9,694(29.1%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 6–9, 2017 | 9,114(27.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 13–17, 2021 | 8,493(25.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 8–12, 2019 | 8,349(25.1%) | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion 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 Marion County
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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Marion County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 28–31, 2017. It peaked at 15,532 customers without power (46.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 326 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/marion-county