Belmont County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Belmont 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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Belmont County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Belmont County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 234 significant power outages in Belmont County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3–8, 2022) came when a winter storm left 17,291 customers (38.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 31st of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Belmont County has risen recently: about 8 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 547 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3–8, 2022 | 17,291(38.8%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 14–18, 2022 | 11,194(25.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 11, 2020 | 10,675(23.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 15, 2020 | 10,659(23.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 29–30, 2020 | 8,442(18.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Belmont County?
Electric companies with service territory in Belmont County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 128,929 | Not reporting | |
| City of St Clairsville - (OH) | Municipal | 3,029 | 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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Belmont County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Belmont County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Belmont 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 Belmont County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, South Central Power Company, City of St Clairsville - (OH) provide electric service in Belmont County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Belmont County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3–8, 2022. It peaked at 17,291 customers without power (38.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Belmont County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 234 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Belmont County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/belmont-county