Kanawha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 103 hrs | 59,406 (59%) | Hail |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 74 hrs | 21,769 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 65 hrs | 17,192 (17%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 23 hrs | 17,083 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 27 hrs | 15,530 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kanawha County recorded 3,231 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kanawha County started April 2, 2024 (Hail), lasting 103 hours and leaving up to 59,406 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Kanawha County, with 374 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kanawha County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Kanawha County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasants County | F | 6th |
| Summers County | F | 6th |
| Mason County | F | 6th |
| Logan County | F | 5th |
| Pocahontas County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kanawha County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kanawha County recorded 3,231 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Kanawha County's reliability grade?
Kanawha County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kanawha County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Hail), lasting 103 hours and affecting up to 59,406 customers.