Braxton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.