Putnam County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Putnam 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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Putnam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Putnam County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 328 significant power outages in Putnam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021) came when flooding left 17,405 customers (49.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 9 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 34th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Putnam County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 2,479 customers (7.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021 | 17,405(49.5%) | 19 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 14–18, 2022 | 10,210(29%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 2–5, 2024 | 8,480(24.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 6,992(19.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 26, 2018 | 6,551(18.6%) | 1 | 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 Putnam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Putnam County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | 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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Putnam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Putnam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Putnam 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 Putnam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co provide electric service in Putnam County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021. It peaked at 17,405 customers without power (49.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Putnam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 328 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Putnam County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/putnam-county