Monongalia County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Monongalia County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Monongalia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monongalia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Monongalia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–23, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 33,334 customers (50.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 51st of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monongalia County has risen recently: about 8 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,518 customers (2.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–23, 2025 | 33,334(50.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 16–18, 2016 | 27,958(42.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 16–17, 2025 | 15,251(23%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 13,280(20%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 4–8, 2015 | 10,980(16.6%) | 5 | Flooding |
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 Monongalia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monongalia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | 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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Cities in Monongalia County
Morgantown
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Monongalia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monongalia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monongalia County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Monongalia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Monongalia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–23, 2025. It peaked at 33,334 customers without power (50.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Monongalia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monongalia County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/monongalia-county