Pendleton County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Pendleton County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Pendleton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pendleton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 296 significant power outages in Pendleton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–11, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,766 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 15th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 147 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pendleton County has risen recently: about 29 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,350 customers (41.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–11, 2017 | 11,766(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 24, 2025 | 5,993(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 4–5, 2022 | 5,963(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 26–28, 2014 | 3,838(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 1, 2022 | 3,587(100%) | 1 | 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 Pendleton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pendleton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| 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.
Local outage news
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Pendleton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pendleton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pendleton County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Pendleton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Pendleton County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Pendleton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–11, 2017. It peaked at 11,766 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pendleton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 296 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 147 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pendleton County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/pendleton-county