Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | 122 hrs | 9,644 (47%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 51 hrs | 5,411 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 21 hrs | 5,108 (25%) | Flash Flood |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 97 hrs | 4,838 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 74 hrs | 4,756 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marshall County recorded 1,030 distinct power outage events, averaging 6.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marshall County started February 3, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 122 hours and leaving up to 9,644 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Marshall County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marshall 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 Marshall County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Webster County | F | 4th |
| Jackson County | F | 4th |
| Lewis County | F | 4th |
| Wirt County | F | 4th |
| Fayette County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Marshall County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marshall County recorded 1,030 outage events, averaging 6.0 hours each.
What is Marshall County's reliability grade?
Marshall County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marshall County?
The worst outage on record started February 3, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 122 hours and affecting up to 9,644 customers.