Muskingum County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 91 hrs | 13,651 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 12,863 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 12,862 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 12,862 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 12,858 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Muskingum County recorded 764 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Muskingum County started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 91 hours and leaving up to 13,651 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Muskingum County, with 95 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Muskingum County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 Muskingum County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | C | 55th |
| Summit County | C | 55th |
| Franklin County | C | 53rd |
| Van Wert County | C | 56th |
| Delaware County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Muskingum County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Muskingum County recorded 764 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Muskingum County's reliability grade?
Muskingum County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Muskingum County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 91 hours and affecting up to 13,651 customers.