Lorain CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 125 hrs | 53,056 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 26, 2015 | 2 hrs | 38,119 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 7, 2023 | <1 hr | 20,989 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1 hrs | 17,246 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 7 hrs | 16,219 (11%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lorain County recorded 1,133 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lorain County started August 6, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 53,056 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lorain County, with 144 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lorain County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lorain County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign County | C | 59th |
| Allen County | C | 58th |
| Paulding County | C | 58th |
| Montgomery County | C | 60th |
| Logan County | C | 57th |
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 Lorain County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lorain County recorded 1,133 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Lorain County's reliability grade?
Lorain County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lorain County?
The worst outage on record started August 6, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 53,056 customers.