Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2019 | 7 hrs | 15,070 (65%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 2 hrs | 10,435 (45%) | High Wind |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 1 hrs | 8,906 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 0 hrs | 8,848 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 22 hrs | 6,772 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clinton County recorded 559 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinton County started March 16, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 15,070 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinton County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Clinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County | D | 37th |
| Holmes County | D | 36th |
| Trumbull County | D | 36th |
| Preble County | D | 37th |
| Scioto County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clinton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clinton County recorded 559 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Clinton County's reliability grade?
Clinton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The worst outage on record started March 16, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 15,070 customers.