Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2019 | 17 hrs | 6,801 (45%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 6 hrs | 6,349 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 22 hrs | 4,959 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 3 hrs | 4,642 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 18 hrs | 4,130 (27%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 506 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started January 20, 2019 (Winter Storm), lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 6,801 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th 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 Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County | C | 49th |
| Ottawa County | C | 52nd |
| Guernsey County | C | 48th |
| Fairfield County | C | 48th |
| Richland County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 506 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started January 20, 2019 (Winter Storm), lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 6,801 customers.