Wood County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · West Virginia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | 44 hrs | 18,274 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 41 hrs | 15,712 (30%) | Flood |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 1 hrs | 13,916 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 13 hrs | 13,540 (26%) | Tornado |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 34 hrs | 12,636 (24%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wood County recorded 856 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wood County started July 7, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 44 hours and leaving up to 18,274 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wood County, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wood County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Wood County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County | D | 28th |
| Preston County | D | 24th |
| Harrison County | D | 23rd |
| Brooke County | D | 21st |
| Hancock County | D | 20th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wood County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wood County recorded 856 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Wood County's reliability grade?
Wood County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wood County?
The worst outage on record started July 7, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 44 hours and affecting up to 18,274 customers.