Brooke County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 91 hrs | 9,702 (67%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 51 hrs | 4,913 (34%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 0 hrs | 3,098 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| May 27, 2017 | 5 hrs | 3,064 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 73 hrs | 3,062 (21%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Brooke County recorded 491 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brooke County started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 91 hours and leaving up to 9,702 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Brooke County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brooke County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Brooke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
| Ohio County | F | 20th |
| Grant County | F | 19th |
| Tucker County | F | 18th |
| Harrison County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Brooke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Brooke County recorded 491 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Brooke County's reliability grade?
Brooke County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brooke County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 91 hours and affecting up to 9,702 customers.