Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 71 hrs | 165,305 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 2 hrs | 153,200 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 153,200 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 153,123 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 153,123 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 6,021 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 165,305 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 753 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County | C | 53rd |
| Ottawa County | C | 52nd |
| Muskingum County | C | 54th |
| Hamilton County | C | 55th |
| Summit County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 6,021 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 165,305 customers.