Columbiana County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Columbiana County, Ohio share live outage data (Ohio Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ohio Power Co and Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Columbiana County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Columbiana County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 240 significant power outages in Columbiana County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 25–28, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,913 customers (25.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 19th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 51 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Columbiana County has risen recently: about 9 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 8, 2025) affected 940 customers (1.5%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 25–28, 2023 | 15,913(25.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 25–27, 2023 | 15,671(24.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 3–5, 2017 | 14,020(22.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 13–18, 2018 | 13,027(20.6%) | 6 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Apr 12–13, 2015 | 11,520(18.2%) | 2 | 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 Columbiana County?
Electric companies with service territory in Columbiana County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 11,911 | Not reporting | |
| City of Columbiana - (OH) | Municipal | 4,468 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Ohio. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Columbiana County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Columbiana County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Columbiana 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 Columbiana County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Ohio Edison Co, Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH), City of Columbiana - (OH) provide electric service in Columbiana County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Columbiana County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 25–28, 2023. It peaked at 15,913 customers without power (25.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Columbiana County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 240 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 51 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Columbiana County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/columbiana-county