Fairfield County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Fairfield 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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Fairfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fairfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 299 significant power outages in Fairfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 15, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,843 customers (25.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 11 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 48th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fairfield County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,119 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 2021 | 21,843(25.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 11, 2017 | 20,041(23.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 28, 2016 | 18,028(20.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 8–9, 2022 | 17,713(20.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 4–6, 2022 | 15,690(18.1%) | 3 | 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 Fairfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fairfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor Owned | 766,538 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 128,929 | 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 Fairfield County
Lancaster, Pickerington
Nearby counties
Fairfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fairfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Duke Energy Ohio Inc, South Central Power Company provide electric service in Fairfield County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Fairfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 15, 2021. It peaked at 21,843 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 Fairfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 299 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fairfield County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/fairfield-county