Ashland CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 141 hrs | 15,238 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 20, 2021 | 2 hrs | 8,042 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 22 hrs | 6,922 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 15 hrs | 5,566 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 11 hrs | 4,591 (14%) | High Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ashland County recorded 474 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ashland County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 141 hours and leaving up to 15,238 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Ashland County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ashland County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ashland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | C | 50th |
| Guernsey County | C | 48th |
| Fairfield County | C | 48th |
| Washington County | C | 47th |
| Ottawa County | C | 52nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ashland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ashland County recorded 474 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Ashland County's reliability grade?
Ashland County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ashland County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 141 hours and affecting up to 15,238 customers.