Champaign County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 48 hrs | 5,129 (33%) | Tornado |
| Sep 18, 2021 | 2 hrs | 3,284 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 4, 2019 | 2 hrs | 3,106 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 7 hrs | 3,093 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 13 hrs | 2,824 (18%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Champaign County recorded 462 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Champaign County started June 14, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 48 hours and leaving up to 5,129 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Champaign County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Champaign County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th 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 Champaign County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain County | C | 59th |
| Allen County | C | 58th |
| Paulding County | C | 58th |
| Montgomery County | C | 60th |
| Logan County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Champaign County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Champaign County recorded 462 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Champaign County's reliability grade?
Champaign County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Champaign County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 48 hours and affecting up to 5,129 customers.