Ohio County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Ohio 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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Ohio County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ohio County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Ohio County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–20, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,804 customers (48.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 41st of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ohio County has risen recently: about 15 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 388 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–20, 2022 | 15,804(48.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 3–8, 2022 | 6,117(18.6%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2021 | 6,097(18.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 29 – May 1, 2025 | 5,872(17.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 7–9, 2016 | 4,941(15%) | 3 | 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 Ohio County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ohio County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Power Co | Investor Owned | 41,072 | 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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Ohio County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ohio County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ohio 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 Ohio County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheeling Power Co provide electric service in Ohio County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Ohio County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–20, 2022. It peaked at 15,804 customers without power (48.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ohio County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ohio County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/ohio-county