Paulding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,638 (37%) | Tornado |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 3,054 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 3,054 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 3,054 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 3,042 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Paulding County recorded 375 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Paulding County started April 3, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,638 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Paulding County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Paulding County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Paulding County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County | C | 58th |
| Logan County | C | 57th |
| Lorain County | C | 59th |
| Champaign County | C | 59th |
| Pickaway County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Paulding County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Paulding County recorded 375 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Paulding County's reliability grade?
Paulding County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Paulding County?
The worst outage on record started April 3, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,638 customers.