Kanawha CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Kanawha County, West Virginia that day.
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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.