Taylor County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Taylor County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Taylor County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Taylor County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 308 significant power outages in Taylor County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 19–21, 2025) came when high winds left 4,912 customers (56.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 46th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Taylor County has risen recently: about 10 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 162 customers (1.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 19–21, 2025 | 4,912(56.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 26, 2017 | 4,846(55.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 29, 2017 | 4,080(46.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 17, 2016 | 3,244(37%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 6–9, 2016 | 3,234(36.9%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
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 Taylor County?
Electric companies with service territory in Taylor County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 7,144 | 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.
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Taylor County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Taylor County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Taylor County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Taylor County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Taylor County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 19–21, 2025. It peaked at 4,912 customers without power (56.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Taylor County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 308 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Taylor County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/taylor-county