Wood County, WV Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Wood County, West Virginia by Monongahela Power Co.
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Wood County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wood County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 326 significant power outages in Wood County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 4–11, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 18,274 customers (34.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 3 min of power per year, less than the West Virginia average of 16 hr 29 min. That ranks 53rd 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 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wood County has risen recently: about 6 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,819 customers (3.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 4–11, 2017 | 18,274(34.9%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 5–10, 2015 | 15,712(30%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 1, 2017 | 13,916(26.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 24, 2015 | 13,540(25.8%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jun 14–17, 2022 | 10,949(20.9%) | 4 | 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 Wood County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wood 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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Cities in Wood County
Parkersburg
Nearby counties
Wood County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wood County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wood County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wood County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Monongahela Power Co provide electric service in Wood County, West Virginia.
What was the worst power outage in Wood County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 4–11, 2017. It peaked at 18,274 customers without power (34.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wood County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 326 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wood County, WV Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/west-virginia/wood-county