Randolph CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2016 | <1 hr | 11,748 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 3 hrs | 10,030 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2017 | <1 hr | 10,008 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 55 hrs | 9,672 (57%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 30 hrs | 6,540 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Randolph County recorded 747 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Randolph County started September 9, 2016, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 11,748 customers without power (70% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Randolph County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Randolph County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Randolph County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker County | F | 18th |
| Marion County | F | 18th |
| Grant County | F | 19th |
| Ohio County | F | 20th |
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
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 Randolph County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Randolph County recorded 747 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Randolph County's reliability grade?
Randolph County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The worst outage on record started September 9, 2016, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 11,748 customers.