Fayette County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Fayette County, Ohio by Ohio Edison Co.
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Fayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Fayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 18–20, 2019) came when a winter storm left 6,801 customers (45.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 50 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 53rd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fayette County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 174 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 18–20, 2019 | 6,801(45.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 29–30, 2025 | 6,349(42.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 14–17, 2019 | 4,959(33.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 26, 2022 | 4,642(31%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 23–26, 2016 | 4,130(27.6%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
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 Fayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| AES Ohio | Investor Owned | 619,282 | 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.
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Fayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fayette County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Fayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Edison Co, Dayton Power & Light Co, South Central Power Company provide electric service in Fayette County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 18–20, 2019. It peaked at 6,801 customers without power (45.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Fayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fayette County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/fayette-county