Harrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2016 | 31 hrs | 12,936 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 49 hrs | 11,190 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 4 hrs | 9,977 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 hrs | 9,382 (22%) | Tropical Storm Cindy |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 39 hrs | 9,188 (22%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Harrison County recorded 984 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Harrison County started June 16, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 31 hours and leaving up to 12,936 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Harrison County, with 137 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Harrison County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Harrison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Preston County | D | 24th |
| Brooke County | D | 21st |
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
| Ohio County | F | 20th |
| Grant County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Harrison County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Harrison County recorded 984 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Harrison County's reliability grade?
Harrison County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Harrison County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 31 hours and affecting up to 12,936 customers.