Geauga County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 169 hrs | 27,287 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 111 hrs | 24,782 (38%) | Flash Flood |
| Dec 1, 2020 | 87 hrs | 23,231 (36%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 74 hrs | 17,903 (27%) | Lake-Effect Snow |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 21 hrs | 17,387 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Geauga County recorded 784 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Geauga County started August 6, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 169 hours and leaving up to 27,287 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Geauga County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Geauga County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Geauga County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | F | 15th |
| Adams County | F | 17th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Monroe County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Geauga County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Geauga County recorded 784 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Geauga County's reliability grade?
Geauga County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Geauga County?
The worst outage on record started August 6, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 169 hours and affecting up to 27,287 customers.