Mineral County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2014 | 25 hrs | 7,504 (49%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 40 hrs | 4,674 (31%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 17, 2017 | 1 hrs | 4,562 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,558 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 2 hrs | 4,556 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Mineral County recorded 587 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mineral County started November 26, 2014 (Winter Storm), lasting 25 hours and leaving up to 7,504 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Mineral County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mineral County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th 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 Mineral County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wood County | D | 28th |
| Monongalia County | D | 28th |
| Preston County | D | 24th |
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Harrison County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mineral County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Mineral County recorded 587 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Mineral County's reliability grade?
Mineral County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mineral County?
The worst outage on record started November 26, 2014 (Winter Storm), lasting 25 hours and affecting up to 7,504 customers.