Monroe County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Monroe County, West Virginia share live outage data (Monongahela Power Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Appalachian Power Co and Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 399 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22 – Jul 2, 2016) came when hail and lightning left 11,488 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 36 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 6th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 232 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has risen recently: about 45 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 393 customers (10.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22 – Jul 2, 2016 | 11,488(100%) | 11 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jul 5–16, 2016 | 6,020(100%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 24–28, 2014 | 5,762(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2015 | 4,606(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 19, 2017 | 4,494(100%) | 1 | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | Not reporting | |
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 484 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co, Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop provide electric service in Monroe County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22 – Jul 2, 2016. It peaked at 11,488 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 399 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 36 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 232 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/monroe-county