Clay CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2015 | 69 hrs | 3,647 (90%) | Flash Flood |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 81 hrs | 3,096 (76%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 80 hrs | 2,681 (66%) | Strong Wind |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 8 hrs | 2,635 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 66 hrs | 2,600 (64%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clay County recorded 1,917 distinct power outage events, averaging 6.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started July 14, 2015 (Flash Flood), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 3,647 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 229 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 0th 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | F | 0th |
| Wayne County | F | 0th |
| Roane County | F | 1st |
| Mingo County | F | 1st |
| Calhoun County | F | 1st |
Most reliable counties in West Virginia
The top 3 counties in West Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | A | 86th |
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Mineral County | D | 38th |
Least reliable counties in West Virginia
The bottom 3 counties in West Virginia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | F | 0th |
| Wayne County | F | 0th |
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 Clay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clay County recorded 1,917 outage events, averaging 6.3 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 0th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started July 14, 2015 (Flash Flood), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 3,647 customers.