Upshur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 38 hrs | 8,704 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 30 hrs | 7,118 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 1, 2017 | 34 hrs | 6,902 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 77 hrs | 5,749 (40%) | Strong Wind |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 6 hrs | 5,026 (35%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Upshur County recorded 831 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Upshur County started March 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 38 hours and leaving up to 8,704 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Upshur County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Upshur County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Upshur County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cabell County | F | 8th |
| Pocahontas County | F | 7th |
| Raleigh County | F | 9th |
| Pleasants County | F | 6th |
| Kanawha County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Upshur County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Upshur County recorded 831 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Upshur County's reliability grade?
Upshur County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Upshur County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 38 hours and affecting up to 8,704 customers.