Pocahontas County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Pocahontas County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Pocahontas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pocahontas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 396 significant power outages in Pocahontas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 24–28, 2014) came when a winter storm left 12,454 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 13th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 232 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pocahontas County has risen recently: about 33 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 98 customers (2.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 24–28, 2014 | 12,454(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 19–20, 2015 | 10,208(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 14–16, 2015 | 7,140(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 7, 2017 | 6,514(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 18–19, 2019 | 6,087(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Pocahontas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pocahontas 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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Pocahontas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pocahontas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pocahontas County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Pocahontas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Pocahontas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 24–28, 2014. It peaked at 12,454 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Pocahontas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 396 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 232 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pocahontas County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/pocahontas-county