Portage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | 93 hrs | 31,116 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 21 hrs | 26,057 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 82 hrs | 19,885 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 5 hrs | 15,577 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 72 hrs | 13,384 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Portage County recorded 1,003 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Portage County started August 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 93 hours and leaving up to 31,116 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Portage County, with 136 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Portage County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Portage County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highland County | C | 44th |
| Noble County | C | 41st |
| Morrow County | C | 46th |
| Coshocton County | D | 40th |
| Belmont County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Portage County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Portage County recorded 1,003 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Portage County's reliability grade?
Portage County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Portage County?
The worst outage on record started August 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 93 hours and affecting up to 31,116 customers.