Power Outage in Clay, WV

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Black Diamond Power Co
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(304) 683-5281
AppalachianPower
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MonPower
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Ameren Missouri
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Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc
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Clay Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 1, 2023 - High Wind

Multiple areas of trees falling onto power lines were observed in the Elk River Valley west of Hartland. Nearly 4,000 households were without power as a result.

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June 13, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

A few trees and power lines were blown down onto Route 36.

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August 13, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down along Route 16 near the town of Clay.

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June 13, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole fell onto an unoccupied vehicle near the town of Clay.

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August 25, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees were downed in and around the town of Clay. This included a tree with power lines down near a home along Dog Run Road, a tree near the Clay County High School, and a tree downed onto Elk River Road. Trees also blocked the roadways of southbound Route 16, Wide Road, and Heartland, where power lines were also downed.

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News

Power outage hits downtown Beckley area | State & Region | register-herald.com

Much of downtown Beckley was in the dark Monday afternoon following a widespread power outage.

Aug 22, 2022

Dolly Parton visiting WV to celebrate Imagination Library Open Navigation Close Navigation

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — We have a good ole’ country girl coming to visit the Mountain State! Country music legend, Dolly Parton, will be visiting in Charleston, West Virginia on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. The singer, songwriter, actress and early childhood literacy advocate is coming to […]

Aug 3, 2022

Heavy rain causes power outages in Appalachia Virginia following flooding | WSET

WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista

Jul 28, 2022

Thousands in West Virginia without power after severe weather Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Approximately 74,000 customers across West Virginia and Virginia are without power Tuesday morning following Monday night’s severe weather.

Jun 14, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Clay, West Virginia

City Clay
County Clay
State West Virginia (WV)
Country United States
Zip Codes 25043

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