Lucas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 88 hrs | 31,071 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 1 hrs | 22,950 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 24 hrs | 21,312 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 8, 2017 | 57 hrs | 20,938 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 54 hrs | 20,068 (9%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lucas County recorded 1,219 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lucas County started July 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 88 hours and leaving up to 31,071 customers without power (14% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lucas County, with 157 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lucas County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th 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 Lucas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Miami County | B | 74th |
| Madison County | B | 74th |
| Henry County | B | 73rd |
| Wyandot County | B | 76th |
| Medina County | B | 72nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lucas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lucas County recorded 1,219 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Lucas County's reliability grade?
Lucas County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lucas County?
The worst outage on record started July 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 88 hours and affecting up to 31,071 customers.