Nicholas County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Nicholas County, West Virginia share live outage data (Monongahela Power Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Appalachian Power Co does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Nicholas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nicholas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 355 significant power outages in Nicholas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2–8, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,548 customers (71.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 27th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 123 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nicholas County has risen recently: about 27 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 1,600 customers (10.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2–8, 2024 | 10,548(71.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 7,534(51.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–27, 2016 | 7,432(50.5%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 25–26, 2017 | 6,459(43.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 24–29, 2024 | 5,471(37.2%) | 6 | 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 Nicholas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nicholas 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 |
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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Nicholas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nicholas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nicholas 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 Nicholas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Nicholas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2–8, 2024. It peaked at 10,548 customers without power (71.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Nicholas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 355 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 123 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nicholas County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/nicholas-county