Hancock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | 50 hrs | 9,190 (54%) | Ice Storm |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 4 hrs | 8,246 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 63 hrs | 7,180 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 2 hrs | 5,744 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 16, 2015 | 5 hrs | 5,718 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hancock County recorded 506 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hancock County started February 3, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 50 hours and leaving up to 9,190 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hancock County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hancock County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 20th 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 Hancock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke County | D | 21st |
| Ohio County | F | 20th |
| Grant County | F | 19th |
| Tucker County | F | 18th |
| Randolph County | F | 18th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hancock County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hancock County recorded 506 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Hancock County's reliability grade?
Hancock County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The worst outage on record started February 3, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 50 hours and affecting up to 9,190 customers.