Vinton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2015 | 6 hrs | 4,094 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 3 hrs | 4,059 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 68 hrs | 3,345 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 10 hrs | 2,776 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 128 hrs | 2,735 (35%) | Hurricane Helene |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Vinton County recorded 1,143 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vinton County started April 20, 2015, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 4,094 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Vinton County, with 137 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vinton County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Vinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | F | 9th |
| Pike County | F | 9th |
| Morgan County | F | 10th |
| Hocking County | F | 5th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Vinton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Vinton County recorded 1,143 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Vinton County's reliability grade?
Vinton County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vinton County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2015, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 4,094 customers.