Huron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2018 | 1 hrs | 10,215 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| May 15, 2015 | 1 hrs | 7,117 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 68 hrs | 6,892 (19%) | Hail |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 44 hrs | 5,638 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 9 hrs | 5,287 (14%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Huron County recorded 333 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Huron County started May 6, 2018, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 10,215 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Huron County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Huron County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Huron County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | B | 69th |
| Erie County | B | 68th |
| Hardin County | B | 68th |
| 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 Huron County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Huron County recorded 333 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Huron County's reliability grade?
Huron County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Huron County?
The worst outage on record started May 6, 2018, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 10,215 customers.