Meigs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2017 | 4 hrs | 7,134 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 8 hrs | 6,647 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 21, 2017 | 7 hrs | 6,485 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 28 hrs | 5,294 (39%) | Tornado |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 5,019 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Meigs County recorded 970 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Meigs County started September 17, 2017, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 7,134 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Meigs County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Meigs County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Meigs County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Lawrence County | F | 15th |
| Pike County | F | 9th |
| Harrison County | F | 9th |
| Geauga County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Meigs County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Meigs County recorded 970 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Meigs County's reliability grade?
Meigs County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Meigs County?
The worst outage on record started September 17, 2017, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 7,134 customers.