West Virginia Power Outages
This page provides a current overview of West Virginia power outages, including the hardest-hit regions and the latest available totals.
About 772 tracked customers are currently without power out of 1,009,295 total tracked customers (around 0.1%). We currently track 55 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in Pocahontas (905), Wayne (654), and Cabell (622).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in West Virginia appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. The safest next step is to confirm status with your utility provider and use official outage reporting tools when available.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 4:34 PM. Use the update time shown on this page to understand how recent the displayed outage totals are.
West Virginia power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in West Virginia
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas | 905 | 9,956 | Mar 19, 2026 4:32 PM |
| Wayne | 654 | 22,245 | Mar 19, 2026 4:03 PM |
| Cabell | 622 | 49,791 | Mar 19, 2026 4:24 PM |
| Hardy | 559 | 10,441 | Mar 19, 2026 4:58 PM |
| Mingo | 278 | 13,068 | Mar 19, 2026 4:42 PM |
| Tucker | 204 | 6,192 | Mar 19, 2026 4:38 PM |
| Marshall | 150 | 16,840 | Mar 19, 2026 4:31 PM |
| Doddridge | 59 | 4,422 | Mar 19, 2026 4:58 PM |
| Wood | 22 | 45,164 | Mar 19, 2026 4:32 PM |
| Wyoming | 19 | 10,121 | Mar 19, 2026 4:10 PM |
Cities and regions in West Virginia
Utility providers in West Virginia
Appalachian Power Company
Customers out: 356 · Tracked: 544,427
FirstEnergy
Customers out: 178 · Tracked: 289,353
Harrison REA
Customers out: 164 · Tracked: 7,019
Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 6,797
What may cause outages in West Virginia
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in West Virginia
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for West Virginia?
Outage totals change as providers post new data. This page shows the latest available timestamp so you can judge how fresh the numbers are.
What should I do during a power outage in West Virginia?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 4:34 PM