Licking County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 31,368 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 1 hrs | 31,365 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 31,304 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 31,304 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 31,304 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Licking County recorded 1,226 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Licking County started September 15, 2020, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 31,368 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Licking County, with 141 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Licking County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd 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 Licking County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning County | B | 63rd |
| Wayne County | B | 62nd |
| Warren County | B | 62nd |
| Darke County | B | 61st |
| Greene County | B | 65th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Licking County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Licking County recorded 1,226 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Licking County's reliability grade?
Licking County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Licking County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2020, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 31,368 customers.