Defiance County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Defiance County, Ohio share live outage data (The Toledo Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ohio Power Co and Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Defiance County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Defiance County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 183 significant power outages in Defiance County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 17–19, 2015) came when tornadoes left 6,724 customers (50.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 60th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Defiance County has risen recently: about 4 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 285 customers (2.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 17–19, 2015 | 6,724(50.8%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 30, 2024 | 6,097(46.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2022 | 6,086(46%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 7, 2019 | 5,794(43.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 7, 2021 | 5,610(42.4%) | 1 | 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 Defiance County?
Electric companies with service territory in Defiance County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Toledo Edison | Investor Owned | 316,975 | Reporting | |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,667 | Not reporting | |
| North Western Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,082 | 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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Defiance County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Defiance County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Defiance 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 Defiance County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, The Toledo Edison Co, Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc, North Western Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Defiance County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Defiance County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 17–19, 2015. It peaked at 6,724 customers without power (50.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Defiance County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 183 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Defiance County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/defiance-county