Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | <1 hr | 8,848 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 22 hrs | 6,772 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.