Mineral County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Mineral County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Mineral County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mineral County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 233 significant power outages in Mineral County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 26–29, 2014) came when a winter storm left 7,504 customers (49.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 52nd of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mineral County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 471 customers (3.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 26–29, 2014 | 7,504(49.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 4–5, 2023 | 4,674(30.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 17, 2017 | 4,562(30%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 22, 2016 | 4,558(30%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Apr 25, 2016 | 4,556(29.9%) | 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 Mineral County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mineral County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 160,340 | 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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Mineral County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mineral County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mineral County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Mineral County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Mineral County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Mineral County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 26–29, 2014. It peaked at 7,504 customers without power (49.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Mineral County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 233 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mineral County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/mineral-county