Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 113 hrs | 15,804 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 116 hrs | 6,117 (19%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 25 hrs | 6,097 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 44 hrs | 5,872 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 0 hrs | 4,941 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ohio County recorded 789 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ohio County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 113 hours and leaving up to 15,804 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Ohio County, with 104 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ohio County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th 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 Ohio County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
| Grant County | F | 19th |
| Brooke County | D | 21st |
| Tucker County | F | 18th |
| Randolph County | F | 18th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ohio County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ohio County recorded 789 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Ohio County's reliability grade?
Ohio County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ohio County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 113 hours and affecting up to 15,804 customers.