Wyoming CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 220 hrs | 6,263 (60%) | Drought |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 108 hrs | 5,503 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 29, 2019 | 31 hrs | 4,075 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 78 hrs | 3,646 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 3, 2017 | 4 hrs | 3,523 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Wyoming County, West Virginia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wyoming County recorded 1,309 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wyoming County started September 27, 2024 (Drought), lasting 220 hours and leaving up to 6,263 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Wyoming County, with 133 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wyoming County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in West Virginia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wyoming County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Braxton County | F | 3rd |
| Gilmer County | F | 3rd |
| Tyler County | F | 3rd |
| McDowell County | F | 3rd |
| Nicholas County | F | 4th |
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 Wyoming County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wyoming County recorded 1,309 outage events, averaging 5.5 hours each.
What is Wyoming County's reliability grade?
Wyoming County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wyoming County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Drought), lasting 220 hours and affecting up to 6,263 customers.