ELKINS – This morning’s severe rain and wind storm has knocked out electricity for thousands of homes in multiple local counties.

In Randolph County, 1,735 residences were without power as of 9:25 a.m., according to First Energy.

A total of 295 homes without electricity were reported in Mill Creek, with 276 reported in Beverly, 268 in Coalton, 255 in Mabie, 164 in Elkins, 140 in Whitmer, 104 in Harman and 73 in Valley Bend.

In Upshur County, 1,440 homes were without power, officials said.

A total of 709 homes without electricity were reported in French Creek, with 290 in Rock Cave, 206 in Tallmansville, 110 in Buckhannon and 59 in Adrian.

In Tucker County, 629 residences were without electricity as of 9:25 a.m., First Energy officials said.

Of that total, 483 residences were without power in Hambleton, and 144 in Parsons.

Only five homes were without power in Barbour County, and only two in Pocahontas County, according to First Energy.