Randolph County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Randolph County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Randolph County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Randolph County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 297 significant power outages in Randolph County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9, 2016) left 11,748 customers (69.5% 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 7 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 49th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 81 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Randolph County has risen recently: about 9 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 982 customers (5.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9, 2016 | 11,748(69.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 4, 2017 | 10,030(59.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 18–20, 2017 | 10,008(59.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 1–3, 2017 | 9,672(57.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–18, 2016 | 6,540(38.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Randolph County?
Electric companies with service territory in Randolph 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.
Local outage news
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Randolph County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Randolph County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Randolph County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Randolph County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9, 2016. It peaked at 11,748 customers without power (69.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Randolph County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 297 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 81 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Randolph County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/randolph-county