Fairfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2021 | 1 hrs | 21,843 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 20 hrs | 20,041 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 7 hrs | 18,028 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 24 hrs | 17,713 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 3 hrs | 15,690 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fairfield County recorded 1,171 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fairfield County started July 15, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 21,843 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fairfield County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fairfield County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th 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 Fairfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey County | C | 48th |
| Washington County | C | 47th |
| Ashland County | C | 49th |
| Morrow County | C | 46th |
| Fayette County | C | 50th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fairfield County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fairfield County recorded 1,171 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Fairfield County's reliability grade?
Fairfield County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fairfield County?
The worst outage on record started July 15, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 21,843 customers.