Wirt County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Wirt County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Wirt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wirt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 366 significant power outages in Wirt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 25, 2017) left 6,848 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 38 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 5th of 55 West Virginia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 199 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wirt County has risen recently: about 44 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 229 customers (8.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 25, 2017 | 6,848(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 15–19, 2016 | 6,808(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 5–10, 2015 | 4,372(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 3,671(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 1–4, 2023 | 3,564(100%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Wirt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wirt 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.
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Wirt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wirt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wirt County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wirt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Wirt County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Wirt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 25, 2017. It peaked at 6,848 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Wirt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 366 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 38 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 199 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wirt County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/wirt-county