Monroe County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Ohio
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,317 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 55 hrs | 2,282 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 32 hrs | 2,103 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 64 hrs | 1,984 (22%) | Hail |
| May 28, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,820 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 751 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started May 28, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,317 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | D | 22nd |
| Lake County | D | 22nd |
| Brown County | D | 24th |
| Jackson County | D | 25th |
| Ashtabula County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 751 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started May 28, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,317 customers.