Raleigh County, WV Power Outages
Utilities serving Raleigh 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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Raleigh County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Raleigh County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 496 significant power outages in Raleigh County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 4–13, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 22,865 customers (90.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 21st of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 165 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Raleigh County has held roughly steady recently: about 22 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 439 customers (1.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 4–13, 2016 | 22,865(90.4%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 10,250(40.5%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 3 | Nov 15–21, 2018 | 9,517(37.6%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 26–31, 2019 | 8,625(34.1%) | 6 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 6–9, 2025 | 7,555(29.9%) | 4 | 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 Raleigh County?
Electric companies with service territory in Raleigh County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | Not reporting | |
| Black Diamond Power Co | Investor Owned | 3,693 | 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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Cities in Raleigh County
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Raleigh County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Raleigh County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Raleigh 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 Raleigh County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Black Diamond Power Co provide electric service in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Raleigh County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 4–13, 2016. It peaked at 22,865 customers without power (90.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Raleigh County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 496 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 165 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Raleigh County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/raleigh-county