Athens County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Athens 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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Athens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Athens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 316 significant power outages in Athens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 22–23, 2021) came when a winter storm left 17,613 customers (39.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 23rd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Athens County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 715 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 22–23, 2021 | 17,613(39.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 15–16, 2020 | 14,914(33.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11, 2020 | 14,880(33.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 10–16, 2019 | 11,330(25.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 16, 2022 | 10,663(23.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Athens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Athens County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,888 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Electric Coop - (OH) | Cooperative | 10,539 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Glouster - (OH) | Municipal | 948 | 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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Athens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Athens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Athens 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 Athens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Washington Electric Coop - (OH), Village of Glouster - (OH) provide electric service in Athens County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Athens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 22–23, 2021. It peaked at 17,613 customers without power (39.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Athens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 316 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Athens County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/athens-county