Logan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 119 hrs | 8,968 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 51 hrs | 8,400 (41%) | Flash Flood |
| Nov 19, 2014 | 11 hrs | 6,740 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 2 hrs | 6,293 (30%) | Drought |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 28 hrs | 5,996 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Logan County recorded 1,269 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Logan County started March 1, 2017, lasting 119 hours and leaving up to 8,968 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Logan County, with 159 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Logan County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Logan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mason County | F | 6th |
| Summers County | F | 6th |
| Wetzel County | F | 5th |
| Kanawha County | F | 6th |
| Pleasants County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Logan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Logan County recorded 1,269 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Logan County's reliability grade?
Logan County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Logan County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017, lasting 119 hours and affecting up to 8,968 customers.