Mercer County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Mercer 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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Mercer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mercer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 302 significant power outages in Mercer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2, 2025) came when hail and lightning left 25,020 customers (65.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 8 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 29th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mercer County has risen recently: about 26 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,245 customers (3.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2, 2025 | 25,020(65.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Sep 24 – Oct 5, 2024 | 24,483(64.3%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 6–11, 2025 | 13,807(36.3%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 28, 2015 | 10,864(28.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 24–28, 2018 | 6,514(17.1%) | 5 | Winter storm |
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 Mercer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mercer 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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Mercer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mercer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mercer 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 Mercer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Mercer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2, 2025. It peaked at 25,020 customers without power (65.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Mercer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 302 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mercer County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/mercer-county