Jackson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 122 hrs | 7,698 (36%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 4 hrs | 4,235 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 28, 2021 | 12 hrs | 4,071 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 47 hrs | 3,800 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 71 hrs | 3,604 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 723 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 122 hours and leaving up to 7,698 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula County | D | 26th |
| Brown County | D | 24th |
| Cuyahoga County | D | 28th |
| Lake County | D | 22nd |
| Perry County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 723 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 122 hours and affecting up to 7,698 customers.