Barbour County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2016 | 3 hrs | 5,376 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 19, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,348 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2016 | 3 hrs | 5,344 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 11, 2016 | 5 hrs | 4,610 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 30 hrs | 4,010 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Barbour County recorded 687 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barbour County started May 14, 2016, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 5,376 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Barbour County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barbour County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Barbour County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | F | 10th |
| Monroe County | F | 10th |
| Hampshire County | F | 10th |
| Raleigh County | F | 9th |
| Cabell County | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Barbour County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Barbour County recorded 687 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Barbour County's reliability grade?
Barbour County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barbour County?
The worst outage on record started May 14, 2016, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 5,376 customers.