Stark County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 67 hrs | 41,633 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 91 hrs | 40,461 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 31,009 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 30,988 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 30,984 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stark County recorded 1,799 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stark County started April 1, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 41,633 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Stark County, with 208 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stark County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Stark County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | B | 67th |
| Hardin County | B | 68th |
| Erie County | B | 68th |
| Huron County | B | 69th |
| Fulton County | B | 69th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stark County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stark County recorded 1,799 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Stark County's reliability grade?
Stark County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stark County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 41,633 customers.