Wetzel County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Wetzel County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Wetzel County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wetzel County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 367 significant power outages in Wetzel County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 4–11, 2015) came when a winter storm left 8,502 customers (91.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 5 min of power per year, close to the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 37th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 119 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wetzel County has risen recently: about 16 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 267 customers (2.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 4–11, 2015 | 8,502(91.9%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 18–23, 2017 | 4,116(44.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 6–11, 2017 | 3,320(35.9%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 25–30, 2022 | 3,108(33.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 24 – Apr 2, 2023 | 3,044(32.9%) | 10 | 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 Wetzel County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wetzel County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WV) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Power | Investor Owned | 397,362 | Reporting | |
| Wheeling Power Co | Investor Owned | 41,072 | Not reporting | |
| City of New Martinsville - (WV) | Municipal | 1,740 | 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.
Local outage news
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Wetzel County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wetzel County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wetzel County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wetzel County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co, Wheeling Power Co, City of New Martinsville - (WV) provide electric service in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Wetzel County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 4–11, 2015. It peaked at 8,502 customers without power (91.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wetzel County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 367 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 119 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wetzel County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/wetzel-county