Athens County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021 | 14 hrs | 17,613 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 1 hrs | 14,914 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 14,914 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 14,880 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 14,880 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Athens County recorded 794 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Athens County started January 22, 2021, lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 17,613 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Athens County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Athens County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Athens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gallia County | D | 30th |
| Carroll County | D | 29th |
| Columbiana County | D | 31st |
| Cuyahoga County | D | 28th |
| Jefferson County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Athens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Athens County recorded 794 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Athens County's reliability grade?
Athens County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Athens County?
The worst outage on record started January 22, 2021, lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 17,613 customers.