Marshall County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Marshall 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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Marshall County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marshall County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 373 significant power outages in Marshall County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3–10, 2022) came when a winter storm left 9,644 customers (46.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 18th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 153 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marshall County has risen recently: about 29 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 930 customers (4.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3–10, 2022 | 9,644(46.8%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 25–29, 2023 | 5,411(26.3%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2024 | 5,108(24.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 24–28, 2019 | 4,838(23.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 21–26, 2022 | 4,756(23.1%) | 6 | 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 Marshall County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marshall County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Power Co | Investor Owned | 41,072 | 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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Marshall County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marshall County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marshall 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 Marshall County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheeling Power Co provide electric service in Marshall County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Marshall County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3–10, 2022. It peaked at 9,644 customers without power (46.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Marshall County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 373 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 153 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marshall County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/marshall-county