Union 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 19, 2019 | 0 hrs | 9,669 (32%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 1 hrs | 5,938 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 2 hrs | 4,820 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 5 hrs | 4,631 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 4 hrs | 4,544 (15%) | Hurricane Barry |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Union County recorded 338 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Union County started February 19, 2019 (Winter Weather), lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 9,669 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Union County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Union County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th 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 Union County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca County | A | 87th |
| Williams County | A | 87th |
| Wood County | A | 88th |
| Auglaize County | A | 90th |
| Marion County | A | 84th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Union County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Union County recorded 338 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Union County's reliability grade?
Union County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The worst outage on record started February 19, 2019 (Winter Weather), lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 9,669 customers.