Webster County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Webster County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Webster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Webster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 496 significant power outages in Webster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 16 – Jul 2, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,638 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 46 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 4th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 342 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Webster County has risen recently: about 52 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 40 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 1,790 customers (38.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 16 – Jul 2, 2016 | 9,638(100%) | 17 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 1–5, 2017 | 7,602(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 5,919(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 19–25, 2025 | 5,748(100%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2025 | 5,209(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Webster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Webster 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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Webster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Webster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Webster County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Webster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Webster County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Webster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 16 – Jul 2, 2016. It peaked at 9,638 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 Webster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 496 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 46 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 342 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Webster County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/webster-county