Wetzel 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 6, 2015 | 34 hrs | 8,502 (92%) | Heavy Snow |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 40 hrs | 6,028 (65%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 3 hrs | 4,116 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 48 hrs | 3,320 (36%) | Flash Flood |
| Nov 27, 2022 | 4 hrs | 3,108 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wetzel County recorded 992 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wetzel County started March 6, 2015 (Heavy Snow), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 8,502 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wetzel County, with 172 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wetzel County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Wetzel County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis County | F | 4th |
| Jackson County | F | 4th |
| Marshall County | F | 4th |
| Webster County | F | 4th |
| Logan County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wetzel County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wetzel County recorded 992 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Wetzel County's reliability grade?
Wetzel County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wetzel County?
The worst outage on record started March 6, 2015 (Heavy Snow), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 8,502 customers.