Erie County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2020 | 49 hrs | 20,151 (40%) | Tropical Storm Cristobal |
| May 28, 2021 | 1 hrs | 12,732 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 6 hrs | 12,691 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 13 hrs | 12,168 (24%) | High Wind |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 44 hrs | 11,505 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Erie County recorded 480 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Erie County started June 10, 2020 (Tropical Storm Cristobal), lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 20,151 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Erie County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Erie County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Erie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | B | 68th |
| Huron County | B | 69th |
| Fulton County | B | 69th |
| Stark County | B | 67th |
| Hancock County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Erie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Erie County recorded 480 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Erie County's reliability grade?
Erie County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Erie County?
The worst outage on record started June 10, 2020 (Tropical Storm Cristobal), lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 20,151 customers.