Pickaway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2017 | 9 hrs | 11,417 (32%) | Winter Weather |
| May 17, 2019 | 2 hrs | 10,340 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 7 hrs | 8,973 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 6 hrs | 8,733 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| May 24, 2019 | 1 hrs | 8,113 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pickaway County recorded 533 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pickaway County started January 11, 2017 (Winter Weather), lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 11,417 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Pickaway County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pickaway County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Pickaway County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Logan County | C | 57th |
| Paulding County | C | 58th |
| Delaware County | C | 56th |
| Van Wert County | C | 56th |
| Allen County | C | 58th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pickaway County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pickaway County recorded 533 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Pickaway County's reliability grade?
Pickaway County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pickaway County?
The worst outage on record started January 11, 2017 (Winter Weather), lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 11,417 customers.