Monongalia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2025 | 94 hrs | 33,334 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 31 hrs | 27,958 (42%) | Hail |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 27 hrs | 15,251 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 34 hrs | 13,280 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 39 hrs | 10,980 (17%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Monongalia County recorded 1,015 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monongalia County started April 20, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 94 hours and leaving up to 33,334 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Monongalia County, with 132 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monongalia County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Monongalia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wood County | D | 28th |
| Preston County | D | 24th |
| Harrison County | D | 23rd |
| Brooke County | D | 21st |
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monongalia County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Monongalia County recorded 1,015 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Monongalia County's reliability grade?
Monongalia County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monongalia County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 94 hours and affecting up to 33,334 customers.