Allen County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Allen 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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Allen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Allen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 279 significant power outages in Allen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–15, 2020) left 15,274 customers (47.5% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 30th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 56 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Allen County has risen recently: about 8 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 7, 2025) affected 1,597 customers (5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–15, 2020 | 15,274(47.5%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 9–12, 2019 | 5,270(16.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 29, 2022 | 5,254(16.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 4, 2018 | 4,876(15.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 18–19, 2025 | 4,829(15%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Allen County?
Electric companies with service territory in Allen County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 11,284 | Not reporting | |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,667 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Ohio Energy Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 8,231 | 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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Allen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Allen County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Allen 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 Allen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc, Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH), Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Allen County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Allen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–15, 2020. It peaked at 15,274 customers without power (47.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Allen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 279 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Allen County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/allen-county