Grant 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 16, 2016 | 36 hrs | 6,472 (73%) | Winter Weather |
| Nov 26, 2014 | 30 hrs | 4,660 (52%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 29, 2016 | 6 hrs | 4,280 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,172 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 8 hrs | 4,166 (47%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Grant County recorded 727 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Grant County started February 16, 2016 (Winter Weather), lasting 36 hours and leaving up to 6,472 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Grant County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Grant County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Grant County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker County | F | 18th |
| Randolph County | F | 18th |
| Ohio County | F | 20th |
| Marion County | F | 18th |
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Grant County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Grant County recorded 727 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Grant County's reliability grade?
Grant County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2016 (Winter Weather), lasting 36 hours and affecting up to 6,472 customers.