Fulton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2014 | 2 hrs | 8,286 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 1 hrs | 4,954 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 1 hrs | 4,950 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 4,946 (26%) | Winter Storm Elliott |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 24 hrs | 4,722 (25%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 430 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started November 5, 2014, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 8,286 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th 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 Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Huron County | B | 69th |
| Erie County | B | 68th |
| Hardin County | B | 68th |
| Stark County | B | 67th |
| Hancock County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 430 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started November 5, 2014, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 8,286 customers.