Scioto CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 101 hrs | 14,624 (29%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 15, 2020 | <1 hr | 13,405 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 13,367 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 13,367 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 13,367 (26%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scioto County recorded 1,021 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scioto County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 101 hours and leaving up to 14,624 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Scioto County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scioto County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Scioto County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Preble County | D | 37th |
| Belmont County | D | 39th |
| Coshocton County | D | 40th |
| Knox County | D | 37th |
| Clinton County | D | 37th |
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 Scioto County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scioto County recorded 1,021 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Scioto County's reliability grade?
Scioto County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scioto County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 101 hours and affecting up to 14,624 customers.