Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | 180 hrs | 18,901 (82%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 17,635 (77%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 80 hrs | 10,335 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 76 hrs | 9,113 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 64 hrs | 8,760 (38%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 1,856 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 180 hours and leaving up to 18,901 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 221 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 0th 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 Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | F | 0th |
| Clay County | F | 0th |
| Roane County | F | 1st |
| Mingo County | F | 1st |
| Calhoun County | F | 1st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wayne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 1,856 outage events, averaging 5.6 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 0th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started February 11, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 180 hours and affecting up to 18,901 customers.