Belmont CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | 99 hrs | 17,291 (39%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 92 hrs | 11,194 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 10,675 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 10,673 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 10,673 (24%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Belmont County recorded 586 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Belmont County started February 3, 2022 (Winter Weather), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 17,291 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Belmont County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Belmont County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Belmont County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coshocton County | D | 40th |
| Scioto County | D | 38th |
| Preble County | D | 37th |
| Noble County | C | 41st |
| Knox County | D | 37th |
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 Belmont County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Belmont County recorded 586 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Belmont County's reliability grade?
Belmont County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Belmont County?
The worst outage on record started February 3, 2022 (Winter Weather), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 17,291 customers.