Raleigh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2016 | 39 hrs | 22,865 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 108 hrs | 10,250 (26%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 70 hrs | 9,733 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 135 hrs | 9,517 (24%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 27 hrs | 8,625 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Raleigh County recorded 1,534 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Raleigh County started July 8, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 22,865 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Raleigh County, with 177 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Raleigh County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Raleigh County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cabell County | F | 8th |
| Barbour County | F | 10th |
| Mercer County | F | 10th |
| Upshur County | F | 8th |
| Monroe County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Raleigh County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Raleigh County recorded 1,534 outage events, averaging 4.6 hours each.
What is Raleigh County's reliability grade?
Raleigh County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Raleigh County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 22,865 customers.