Portage CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.