Braxton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2015 | 33 hrs | 6,148 (77%) | Heavy Snow |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 28 hrs | 5,241 (66%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 hrs | 4,953 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2025 | 4 hrs | 4,859 (61%) | Flash Flood |
| May 26, 2024 | 73 hrs | 4,476 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Braxton County recorded 1,448 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Braxton County started March 5, 2015 (Heavy Snow), lasting 33 hours and leaving up to 6,148 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Braxton County, with 188 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Braxton County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Braxton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler County | F | 3rd |
| Wyoming County | F | 3rd |
| Gilmer County | F | 3rd |
| McDowell County | F | 3rd |
| Nicholas County | F | 4th |
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 Braxton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Braxton County recorded 1,448 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Braxton County's reliability grade?
Braxton County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Braxton County?
The worst outage on record started March 5, 2015 (Heavy Snow), lasting 33 hours and affecting up to 6,148 customers.