Preston County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Preston County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Current outages
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Preston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Preston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 307 significant power outages in Preston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 19, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,498 customers (34.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 48th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Preston County has risen recently: about 10 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 4,988 customers (26.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 19, 2017 | 6,498(34.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 7, 2017 | 5,046(26.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 13, 2017 | 5,046(26.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 19, 2015 | 5,002(26.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 27–29, 2025 | 4,988(26.3%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Preston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Preston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | — | 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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Preston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Preston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Preston County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Preston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Preston County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Preston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 19, 2017. It peaked at 6,498 customers without power (34.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Preston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 307 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Preston County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/preston-county