West Virginia Power Outage Season
When outages happen most in West Virginia, and what to expect.
June is historically West Virginia's busiest month for recorded power outages, part of a summer season (June–August) that accounts for about 33% of all recorded outages statewide, averaging 4.5 hours per event. 46 of West Virginia's 55 tracked counties currently carry a Reliability Grade of F.
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West Virginia outages by month
Total recorded events and average duration per event, summed across every tracked county in West Virginia.
Peak season insight
West Virginia's outage season runs June–August, accounting for 33% of all recorded outages. June has the highest frequency.
Month-by-month data table
| Month | Events | Avg duration |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3,747 | 4.4 hrs |
| February | 3,992 | 6.0 hrs |
| March | 4,797 | 5.5 hrs |
| April | 5,077 | 4.5 hrs |
| May | 5,757 | 4.6 hrs |
| June | 7,084 | 4.7 hrs |
| July | 6,838 | 4.9 hrs |
| August | 5,353 | 3.7 hrs |
| September | 4,120 | 3.7 hrs |
| October | 4,077 | 3.5 hrs |
| November | 4,217 | 3.9 hrs |
| December | 4,139 | 4.4 hrs |
This month in West Virginia
October has historically recorded 4,077 outage events across West Virginia, below the state's typical monthly average. Outages that start in October have averaged 3.5 hours.
Main causes by season
Named storms behind West Virginia's worst recorded outages, from the NOAA Storm Events Database.
Winter (December–February)
- Winter Storm
- Ice Storm
- Heavy Snow
- Winter Weather
- Strong Wind
Spring (March–May)
- Thunderstorm Wind
- High Wind
- Winter Storm
- Flash Flood
- Ice Storm
Summer (June–August)
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Tornado
- Flash Flood
- Hail
- Heat
Fall (September–November)
- Strong Wind
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Hurricane Helene
- Drought
- Winter Storm
West Virginia's worst outage events on record
The five largest outages in West Virginia by duration and customers affected.
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 179 hrs | 35,274 (53%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 103 hrs | 59,406 (59%) | Hail |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 206 hrs | 24,483 (64%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Feb 11, 2021 | 180 hrs | 18,901 (82%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 94 hrs | 33,334 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Highest-risk counties in West Virginia
Lowest reliability percentile among West Virginia's tracked counties.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | F | 0th |
| Wayne County | F | 0th |
| Roane County | F | 1st |
| Mingo County | F | 1st |
Live weather alerts for West Virginia
There are no active National Weather Service alerts for West Virginia right now.
These live alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are public-safety information, not an outage prediction.
West Virginia power outage FAQ
When do power outages happen most in West Virginia?
June is historically the busiest single month for recorded outages in West Virginia, and Summer (June–August) accounts for about 33% of all recorded outages across the state.
How long do power outages in West Virginia typically last?
Across West Virginia's tracked counties, the average recorded outage lasts about 4.5 hours, though individual events -- especially named storms -- can run much longer.
Which counties in West Virginia have the highest outage risk?
Clay County, Lincoln County, Wayne County, Roane County, Mingo County currently rank lowest for reliability in West Virginia. See each county's page for its full history.
Does this page predict a power outage in West Virginia?
No. It describes patterns in recorded county-level outage history, not a guaranteed future event. Check the live National Weather Service alerts below for current conditions.
Prepare for West Virginia's outage season
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