Taylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 64 hrs | 4,912 (56%) | Heavy Snow |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 10 hrs | 4,846 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 35 hrs | 4,080 (47%) | Flash Flood |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2 hrs | 3,244 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 4 hrs | 3,242 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Taylor County recorded 793 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taylor County started December 19, 2025 (Heavy Snow), lasting 64 hours and leaving up to 4,912 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Taylor County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taylor County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Taylor County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pendleton County | F | 13th |
| Putnam County | F | 12th |
| Hardy County | F | 12th |
| Greenbrier County | F | 15th |
| Morgan County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Taylor County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Taylor County recorded 793 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Taylor County's reliability grade?
Taylor County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The worst outage on record started December 19, 2025 (Heavy Snow), lasting 64 hours and affecting up to 4,912 customers.