Belmont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | 99 hrs | 17,291 (39%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 92 hrs | 11,194 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 10,675 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 10,673 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 10,673 (24%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.