Pocahontas CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | 17 hrs | 4,550 (99%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 23 hrs | 3,395 (74%) | High Wind |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 9 hrs | 3,300 (72%) | Strong Wind |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,296 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 7 hrs | 3,007 (65%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pocahontas County recorded 1,066 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pocahontas County started April 13, 2024, lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 4,550 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pocahontas County, with 139 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pocahontas County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pocahontas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Upshur County | F | 8th |
| Pleasants County | F | 6th |
| Kanawha County | F | 6th |
| Cabell County | F | 8th |
| Summers County | F | 6th |
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 Pocahontas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pocahontas County recorded 1,066 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Pocahontas County's reliability grade?
Pocahontas County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pocahontas County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2024, lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 4,550 customers.