Wood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2021 | 11 hrs | 7,398 (10%) | High Wind |
| Feb 24, 2015 | 1 hrs | 5,555 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 3 hrs | 5,286 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 hrs | 5,171 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 19, 2015 | 3 hrs | 5,126 (7%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wood County recorded 427 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wood County started December 11, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 7,398 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wood County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wood County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 88th 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 Wood County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca County | A | 87th |
| Union County | A | 87th |
| Auglaize County | A | 90th |
| Williams County | A | 87th |
| Marion County | A | 84th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wood County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wood County recorded 427 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Wood County's reliability grade?
Wood County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 88th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wood County?
The worst outage on record started December 11, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 7,398 customers.