Hocking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2022 | 173 hrs | 13,677 (76%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 53 hrs | 9,293 (52%) | Flood |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 32 hrs | 9,069 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 3, 2022 | 23 hrs | 7,930 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 7, 2018 | 39 hrs | 7,141 (40%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hocking County recorded 1,273 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hocking County started February 3, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 173 hours and leaving up to 13,677 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hocking County, with 173 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hocking County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Hocking County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Vinton County | F | 8th |
| Harrison County | F | 9th |
| Pike County | F | 9th |
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hocking County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hocking County recorded 1,273 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Hocking County's reliability grade?
Hocking County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hocking County?
The worst outage on record started February 3, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 173 hours and affecting up to 13,677 customers.