Hardin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2024 | 2 hrs | 6,707 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 7, 2022 | <1 hr | 5,671 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 21, 2025 | <1 hr | 4,255 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| May 21, 2018 | 4 hrs | 4,091 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 21, 2021 | <1 hr | 3,360 (18%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hardin County recorded 286 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hardin County started October 25, 2024, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 6,707 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hardin County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hardin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hardin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County | B | 68th |
| Huron County | B | 69th |
| Fulton County | B | 69th |
| Stark County | B | 67th |
| Hancock County | B | 67th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hardin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hardin County recorded 286 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Hardin County's reliability grade?
Hardin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hardin County?
The worst outage on record started October 25, 2024, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 6,707 customers.