Ritchie County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Ritchie County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Ritchie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ritchie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 426 significant power outages in Ritchie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–15, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,438 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 10th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 208 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ritchie County has risen recently: about 39 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 525 customers (10.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–15, 2015 | 6,438(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 3, 2020 | 6,219(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 6, 2019 | 6,194(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 22–27, 2022 | 6,189(100%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 30 – Jun 3, 2025 | 6,062(100%) | 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 Ritchie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ritchie 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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Ritchie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ritchie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ritchie County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ritchie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Ritchie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–15, 2015. It peaked at 6,438 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ritchie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 426 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 208 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ritchie County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/ritchie-county