Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2018 | 4 hrs | 11,680 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 37 hrs | 7,706 (46%) | Hail |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 4 hrs | 6,829 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 22 hrs | 6,642 (39%) | Tornado |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 66 hrs | 6,258 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 1,112 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started May 16, 2018, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 11,680 customers without power (69% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 150 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis County | F | 4th |
| Marshall County | F | 4th |
| Webster County | F | 4th |
| Wirt County | F | 4th |
| Wetzel County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 1,112 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started May 16, 2018, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 11,680 customers.