Electricity rates in Hurricane, WV
Hurricane (6,493 people, Putnam County) is served by Appalachian Power Co.. Homes on Appalachian Power Co. pay about 17.11¢/kWh, 11% more than the West Virginia average.
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Electric companies serving Hurricane
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.11¢ | $198 | 348K | 1,035 |
Power outages in Putnam County right now
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Outage history in Putnam County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 832 | 535 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,480 (24.1%) | 3,824 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-02-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (832 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Culloden 17.1¢
- Teays Valley 17.1¢
- Milton 17.1¢
- Eleanor 17.1¢
- Nitro 17.1¢
- Winfield 17.1¢
- Saint Albans 17.1¢
- Tornado 17.1¢
- Hamlin 17.1¢
- Cross Lanes 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 25526
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hurricane?
Most homes in Hurricane get power from Appalachian Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.11¢/kWh including all charges. The West Virginia average is 15.48¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hurricane?
About $198 a month, based on 1,157 kWh a month (the average for Appalachian Power Co. customers) at 17.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hurricane, WV?
Appalachian Power Co. serves Hurricane.
How often does the power go out in Hurricane?
In 2025, customers in Putnam County averaged 8 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-14, when 3,824 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.