Boone CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2016 | 35 hrs | 5,483 (42%) | Strong Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 86 hrs | 5,379 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 3, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,796 (37%) | Strong Wind |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 13 hrs | 4,488 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2025 | 42 hrs | 4,245 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Boone County recorded 1,331 distinct power outage events, averaging 6.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Boone County started April 7, 2016 (Strong Wind), lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 5,483 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Boone County, with 156 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Boone County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Boone County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ritchie County | F | 1st |
| Doddridge County | F | 1st |
| Calhoun County | F | 1st |
| Mingo County | F | 1st |
| Tyler County | F | 3rd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Boone County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Boone County recorded 1,331 outage events, averaging 6.0 hours each.
What is Boone County's reliability grade?
Boone County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Boone County?
The worst outage on record started April 7, 2016 (Strong Wind), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 5,483 customers.