Cabell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 179 hrs | 35,274 (53%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 22,269 (34%) | Ice Storm |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 4 hrs | 18,220 (28%) | Strong Wind |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 79 hrs | 16,416 (25%) | Hail |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 11 hrs | 11,067 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cabell County recorded 1,555 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cabell County started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 179 hours and leaving up to 35,274 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Cabell County, with 173 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cabell County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Cabell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Upshur County | F | 8th |
| Raleigh County | F | 9th |
| Pocahontas County | F | 7th |
| Barbour County | F | 10th |
| Mercer County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cabell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cabell County recorded 1,555 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Cabell County's reliability grade?
Cabell County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cabell County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 179 hours and affecting up to 35,274 customers.