Hampshire CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | 130 hrs | 9,399 (57%) | Ice Storm |
| Jul 11, 2017 | <1 hr | 8,044 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 87 hrs | 6,754 (41%) | High Wind |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 117 hrs | 5,971 (36%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 28 hrs | 5,692 (35%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Hampshire County, West Virginia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hampshire County recorded 1,114 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hampshire County started December 15, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 130 hours and leaving up to 9,399 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hampshire County, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hampshire County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hampshire County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | F | 10th |
| Mercer County | F | 10th |
| Barbour County | F | 10th |
| Hardy County | F | 12th |
| Raleigh County | F | 9th |
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 Hampshire County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hampshire County recorded 1,114 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Hampshire County's reliability grade?
Hampshire County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hampshire County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 130 hours and affecting up to 9,399 customers.