Crawford CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 66 hrs | 4,600 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 4,499 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 4,499 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 4,499 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | <1 hr | 4,494 (16%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 261 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 66 hours and leaving up to 4,600 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | B | 76th |
| Putnam County | B | 79th |
| Wyandot County | B | 76th |
| Clark County | B | 80th |
| Sandusky County | A | 81st |
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 Crawford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 261 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 66 hours and affecting up to 4,600 customers.