Power Outage in Welch, WV

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Duke Energy
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Duke Energy
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Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation
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French Broad Electric Membership Corporation
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Welch Power Outages Caused by Weather

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May 29, 2023 - Flood

Numerous vehicles and basements of homes were inundated with water in eastern McDowell County. The quick amount of water also resulted in a swath of downed trees and power lines. Jenkinsjones Mountain Road was closed for a decent duration of time due to flooding at Anawalt.

Monson - Brewsterdale
May 29, 2023 - Flood

Numerous vehicles and basements of homes were inundated with water in eastern McDowell County. The quick amount of water also resulted in a swath of downed trees and power lines. Jenkinsjones Mountain Road was closed for a decent duration of time due to flooding at Anawalt.

Monson - Brewsterdale
April 1, 2023 - High Wind

Over 10,000 homes in the county were without power as a result of blown down trees and power lines throughout Welch, Iaeger, and other townships.

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June 17, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power lines fell down near the town of Laeger.

Laeger - Laeger
May 29, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were downed by a falling tree.

Garland - Garland

News

2022 midterm election results: Democrats avoid "red wave" as vote count continues

The battle for the Senate is coming down to a handful of unresolved races, as Georgia's contest heads to a runoff.

Nov 10, 2022

FCI McDowell inmate found with weapon Open Navigation Close Navigation

WELCH, WV (WVNS) – An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell was found with a weapon in his possession today, September 12, 2022. Alex Barrera, 26, an inmate at FCI McDowell, pleaded guilty today to possession of a weapon while being an inmate of a federal prison. According to court information, on April […]

Sep 12, 2022

One lane closed after Welch underpass strikes again Open Navigation Close Navigation

WELCH, WV (WVNS) — One lane is closed in Welch after a truck has crashed into the top of the nine foot underpass. McDowell County Dispatch confirm the accident occurred around noon today, August 26, 2022. The truck was unable to clear the top of their truck and crashed into the underpass causing it to […]

Aug 26, 2022

Welch Senior Center closed on Thursday Open Navigation Close Navigation

WELCH, WV (WVNS) — The Welch Senior Center is closed today, Thursday, July 28, 2022, due to a power outage. The Director of the Center, Donald Reed, said there will be no meals served at the center. There will also be no Meals on Wheels routes run.

Jul 28, 2022

UPDATE: Strong storm races through Richmond area causing damage, power outages

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Richmond was issued at 3:09 p.m. from the National Weather Service office in Wakefield. Unlike most Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, this came with a special tag,

Jun 22, 2022

Here are the top 10 films shot in West Virginia Open Navigation Close Navigation

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — You may not think of West Virginia as a filmmaking state, but the Mountain State has seen plenty of critically acclaimed films come through its mountains. This list was compiled using the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) website. Here are some facts about West Virginia moviemaking: McDowell County was the only county […]

Jun 17, 2022

Storm Leaves Downtown Wheeling, Hospital Without Power | WVPB

Updated on Tuesday, June 14 at 4:10 p.m. Power was restored to Wheeling Hospital just before 4 p.m., according to a representative from WVU Medicine via email. Wheeling Hospital, as well as much of downtown Wheeling, is without power after a strong storm early Tuesday morning caused widespread damage in the Wheeling area.

Jun 14, 2022

Reconnecting McDowell' opens $9-million apartment complex for teachers in Welch Open Navigation Close Navigation

WELCH, WV (WVNS) – Governor Jim Justice, Senator Joe Manchin, and more were in Downtown Welch on June 10 to celebrate completing the first phase of their project, Reconnecting McDowell. Friday, McDowell County celebrated the grand opening of a new, $9 million apartment building called Renaissance Village, located in the heart of downtown Welch. The […]

Jun 10, 2022

New McDowell County Elementary School is named Open Navigation Close Navigation

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – The day has come for a new school to reveal it’s name.McDowell County Schools announced the consolidation of a new elementary school between Welch, Keystone and Fall River Elementary.  Today, June 3, 2022, the name, colors and mascot were revealed to students over a virtual call. Students at each of […]

Jun 3, 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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Welch, West Virginia

City Welch
County McDowell
State West Virginia (WV)
Country United States
Zip Codes 24801

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