Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 11,901 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 11,901 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 11,901 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 0 hrs | 11,863 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 1 hrs | 11,863 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 732 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started September 11, 2020, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 11,901 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd 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 Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | B | 62nd |
| Darke County | B | 61st |
| Licking County | B | 63rd |
| Mahoning County | B | 63rd |
| Montgomery County | C | 60th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wayne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 732 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2020, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 11,901 customers.