Monroe CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | 2 hrs | 11,488 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2016 | 40 hrs | 6,337 (54%) | Hail |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 13 hrs | 6,297 (54%) | Hail |
| Jun 24, 2016 | <1 hr | 6,294 (54%) | Hail |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 50 hrs | 6,020 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 1,103 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started July 1, 2016, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 11,488 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 132 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | F | 10th |
| Barbour County | F | 10th |
| Hampshire County | F | 10th |
| Raleigh County | F | 9th |
| Hardy County | F | 12th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 1,103 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started July 1, 2016, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 11,488 customers.