Roane County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Roane County, West Virginia share live outage data (Monongahela Power Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Appalachian Power Co does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Roane County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Roane County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 436 significant power outages in Roane County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1–4, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,192 customers (88.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 12th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 277 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Roane County has risen recently: about 32 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 347 customers (4.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 7,192(88.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 7–18, 2015 | 6,137(75.2%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 23 – Jul 7, 2016 | 6,038(74%) | 15 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 13–18, 2022 | 4,203(51.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 1–2, 2017 | 3,495(42.8%) | 2 | 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 Roane County?
Electric companies with service territory in Roane County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power | Investor Owned | 417,331 | Not reporting | |
| 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.
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Roane County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Roane County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Roane 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 Roane County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Roane County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Roane County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1–4, 2017. It peaked at 7,192 customers without power (88.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Roane County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 436 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 277 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Roane County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/roane-county