Berkeley County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 25 hrs | 7,826 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 7,716 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2016 | 1 hrs | 7,060 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 2 hrs | 4,818 (7%) | Heat |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,754 (7%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Berkeley County recorded 468 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Berkeley County started July 23, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 25 hours and leaving up to 7,826 customers without power (11% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Berkeley County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Berkeley County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th 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 Berkeley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Mineral County | D | 38th |
| Wood County | D | 28th |
| Monongalia County | D | 28th |
| Preston County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Berkeley County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Berkeley County recorded 468 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Berkeley County's reliability grade?
Berkeley County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Berkeley County?
The worst outage on record started July 23, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 25 hours and affecting up to 7,826 customers.