Adams County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, Ohio don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 332 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–6, 2023) came when high winds left 8,083 customers (47.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 10th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 97 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has risen recently: about 16 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 442 customers (2.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 8,083(47.9%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 2–4, 2024 | 7,694(45.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Dec 28–31, 2024 | 6,274(37.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 6,241(37%) | 8 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 11, 2020 | 5,899(34.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor Owned | 766,538 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 128,929 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Rural Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,851 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Ohio. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Duke Energy Ohio Inc, South Central Power Company, Adams Rural Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Adams County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–6, 2023. It peaked at 8,083 customers without power (47.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 332 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 97 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/adams-county