Pike CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 100 hrs | 7,949 (53%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 94 hrs | 7,655 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 26 hrs | 5,326 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 5,277 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 5,276 (35%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 1,299 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 100 hours and leaving up to 7,949 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 176 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | F | 9th |
| Vinton County | F | 8th |
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
| Hocking County | F | 5th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 1,299 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 100 hours and affecting up to 7,949 customers.