Pleasants County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Pleasants County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Pleasants County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pleasants County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 301 significant power outages in Pleasants County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 30, 2020) left 3,590 customers (79.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 40th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pleasants County has risen recently: about 15 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 125 customers (2.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30, 2020 | 3,590(79.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 1–5, 2023 | 3,586(79.6%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 3, 2019 | 3,475(77.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jul 3–12, 2017 | 3,394(75.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 4–5, 2018 | 3,160(70.1%) | 2 | 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 Pleasants County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pleasants County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Pleasants County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pleasants County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pleasants County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Pleasants County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Pleasants County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Pleasants County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 30, 2020. It peaked at 3,590 customers without power (79.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Pleasants County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 301 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 116 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pleasants County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/pleasants-county