Summers County, WV Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Summers 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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Summers County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Summers County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 330 significant power outages in Summers County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1–4, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,123 customers (77.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 17 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 32nd of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Summers County has held roughly steady recently: about 16 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–26, 2025) affected 353 customers (5.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–4, 2017 | 5,123(77.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 24–26, 2019 | 3,074(46.4%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 21–25, 2016 | 2,989(45.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 1, 2014 | 2,897(43.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 10, 2014 | 2,810(42.4%) | 1 | 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 Summers County?
Electric companies with service territory in Summers 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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Summers County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Summers County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Summers 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 Summers County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Appalachian Power Co, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Summers County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Summers County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1–4, 2017. It peaked at 5,123 customers without power (77.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Summers County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 330 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 133 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Summers County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/summers-county