Sandusky County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2016 | 7 hrs | 6,138 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 29 hrs | 4,041 (11%) | Tropical Storm Cristobal |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,027 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 73 hrs | 4,009 (11%) | Tornado |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,900 (11%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sandusky County recorded 231 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sandusky County started February 20, 2016, lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 6,138 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Sandusky County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sandusky County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 81st 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 Sandusky County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | B | 80th |
| Putnam County | B | 79th |
| Marion County | A | 84th |
| Crawford County | B | 77th |
| Mercer County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sandusky County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sandusky County recorded 231 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Sandusky County's reliability grade?
Sandusky County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 81st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sandusky County?
The worst outage on record started February 20, 2016, lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 6,138 customers.