Mingo 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 16, 2025 | 90 hrs | 8,797 (61%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 28 hrs | 7,956 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 97 hrs | 6,977 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 26 hrs | 6,927 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 39 hrs | 6,643 (46%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Mingo County recorded 1,351 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mingo County started February 16, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 90 hours and leaving up to 8,797 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Mingo County, with 178 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mingo County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st 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 Mingo County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | F | 1st |
| Roane County | F | 1st |
| Doddridge County | F | 1st |
| Ritchie County | F | 1st |
| Wayne County | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mingo County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Mingo County recorded 1,351 outage events, averaging 5.8 hours each.
What is Mingo County's reliability grade?
Mingo County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mingo County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2025 (Winter Weather), lasting 90 hours and affecting up to 8,797 customers.