Severe Storms Cause Widespread Outages in the Ohio Valley
Thousands still in the dark after Tuesday night storm rips through West Virginia and Ohio
WTRF | Wednesday, April 30, 2025
As reported by WTRF, following severe storms that swept across the Ohio Valley, thousands are without power, particularly affecting areas like Jefferson County where about 16,670 customers are impacted. The storms have also caused significant outages in neighboring counties such as Harrison and Belmont in Ohio, and various regions in West Virginia including Brooke and Ohio counties. Utility crews are actively working to restore service, although some residents, particularly in affected towns, may face prolonged outages. Residents are advised to stay safe around downed power lines and report issues to their local utilities.
