Lawrence 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 15, 2021 | 70 hrs | 17,257 (46%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 79 hrs | 16,896 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 22, 2024 | 8 hrs | 10,778 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 103 hrs | 10,367 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 98 hrs | 10,331 (28%) | Hurricane Helene |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 669 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 17,257 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Geauga County | F | 16th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
| Adams County | F | 17th |
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Pike County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 669 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 17,257 customers.