Upshur County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 6 customers in Upshur County, West Virginia were without power, reported by Monongahela Power Co.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Monongahela Power Co | 6 |
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Upshur County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Upshur County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 341 significant power outages in Upshur County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1–3, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,704 customers (60.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 42nd of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 146 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Upshur County has risen recently: about 15 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–22, 2025) affected 2,030 customers (14.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1–3, 2017 | 8,704(60.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 16–19, 2016 | 7,118(49.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 1–5, 2017 | 6,902(48%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 9–18, 2024 | 5,749(39.9%) | 10 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 7–9, 2016 | 5,026(34.9%) | 3 | 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 Upshur County?
Electric companies with service territory in Upshur County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | 6 out | |
| 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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Upshur County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Upshur County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 6 customers in Upshur County were without power according to Monongahela Power Co.
Which electric company serves Upshur County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Harrison Rural Elec Assn, Inc provide electric service in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Upshur County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1–3, 2017. It peaked at 8,704 customers without power (60.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Upshur County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 341 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 146 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Upshur County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/upshur-county