Cuyahoga County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 5 customers in Cuyahoga County, Ohio were without power, reported by Cleveland Electric Illum Co.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 5 |
Weather alerts
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Cuyahoga County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cuyahoga County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 145 significant power outages in Cuyahoga County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 6–12, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 223,470 customers (37.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 20th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cuyahoga County has risen recently: about 10 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 9,902 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6–12, 2024 | 223,470(37.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 25–28, 2023 | 70,828(11.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 68,713(11.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 8–12, 2017 | 59,429(9.9%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 10–13, 2016 | 58,546(9.7%) | 4 | 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 Cuyahoga County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cuyahoga County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| The Illuminating Company (CEI) | Investor Owned | 759,847 | 5 out | |
| City of Cleveland - (OH) | Municipal | 73,615 | 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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Cities in Cuyahoga County
Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Strongsville, Cleveland Heights, Westlake, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Garfield Heights
Nearby counties
Cuyahoga County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cuyahoga County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 5 customers in Cuyahoga County were without power according to Cleveland Electric Illum Co.
Which electric company serves Cuyahoga County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Edison Co, Cleveland Electric Illum Co, City of Cleveland - (OH) provide electric service in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Cuyahoga County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 6–12, 2024. It peaked at 223,470 customers without power (37.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cuyahoga County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 145 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cuyahoga County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/cuyahoga-county