Tucker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | 49 hrs | 2,881 (47%) | Winter Weather |
| May 30, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,879 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 27 hrs | 2,803 (45%) | Blizzard |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 6 hrs | 2,789 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,470 (40%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tucker County recorded 729 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tucker County started January 12, 2024 (Winter Weather), lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 2,881 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Tucker County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tucker 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 Tucker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph 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 Tucker County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tucker County recorded 729 outage events, averaging 4.6 hours each.
What is Tucker County's reliability grade?
Tucker County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tucker County?
The worst outage on record started January 12, 2024 (Winter Weather), lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 2,881 customers.