Hardy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2015 | 6 hrs | 5,192 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 12 hrs | 4,886 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 0 hrs | 4,476 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 13, 2017 | 2 hrs | 4,470 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 16, 2017 | 1 hrs | 4,466 (44%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hardy County recorded 939 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hardy County started November 13, 2015, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 5,192 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hardy County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hardy County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Hardy County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | F | 12th |
| Hampshire County | F | 10th |
| Monroe County | F | 10th |
| Pendleton County | F | 13th |
| Taylor County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hardy County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hardy County recorded 939 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Hardy County's reliability grade?
Hardy County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hardy County?
The worst outage on record started November 13, 2015, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 5,192 customers.