Van Wert County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2022 | 3 hrs | 6,307 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 4 hrs | 5,498 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 3 hrs | 4,821 (34%) | Winter Weather |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,763 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 4,763 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Van Wert County recorded 444 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Van Wert County started August 21, 2022, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,307 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Van Wert County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Van Wert County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Van Wert County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | C | 56th |
| Summit County | C | 55th |
| Pickaway County | C | 57th |
| Hamilton County | C | 55th |
| Logan County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Van Wert County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Van Wert County recorded 444 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Van Wert County's reliability grade?
Van Wert County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Van Wert County?
The worst outage on record started August 21, 2022, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,307 customers.