Nicholas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 99 hrs | 10,548 (72%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 76 hrs | 7,534 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 87 hrs | 7,432 (50%) | Hail |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 15 hrs | 6,459 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| May 26, 2024 | 74 hrs | 5,471 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nicholas County recorded 1,031 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nicholas County started April 2, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 10,548 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Nicholas County, with 130 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nicholas 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 Nicholas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell County | F | 3rd |
| Fayette County | F | 4th |
| Wirt County | F | 4th |
| Webster County | F | 4th |
| Gilmer County | F | 3rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Nicholas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nicholas County recorded 1,031 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Nicholas County's reliability grade?
Nicholas County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nicholas County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 10,548 customers.