Erie County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Erie County, Ohio by Ohio Edison Co.
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Erie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Erie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 180 significant power outages in Erie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10–12, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,151 customers (39.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 70th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Erie County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,727 customers (3.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10–12, 2020 | 20,151(39.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 28, 2021 | 12,732(25.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 31, 2022 | 12,691(25%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 30, 2019 | 12,168(24%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 4–7, 2024 | 11,505(22.7%) | 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 Erie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Erie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc | Cooperative | 16,898 | Not reporting | |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Milan - (OH) | Municipal | 742 | 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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Erie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Erie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Erie County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Erie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Edison Co, Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc, Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc, Village of Milan - (OH) provide electric service in Erie County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Erie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10–12, 2020. It peaked at 20,151 customers without power (39.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Erie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 180 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Erie County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/erie-county