Morgan County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Morgan 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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Morgan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morgan 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 Morgan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 4–6, 2015) came when a winter storm left 6,880 customers (78.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 20 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 36th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 113 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morgan County has risen recently: about 18 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 218 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 4–6, 2015 | 6,880(78.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 20–26, 2025 | 6,253(71.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 19–21, 2016 | 4,588(52.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 14–16, 2016 | 4,536(51.7%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 28, 2025 | 4,375(49.9%) | 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 Morgan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morgan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Morgan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morgan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morgan 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 Morgan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Morgan County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 4–6, 2015. It peaked at 6,880 customers without power (78.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Morgan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 113 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Morgan County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/morgan-county