Guernsey County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Guernsey 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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Guernsey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Guernsey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 244 significant power outages in Guernsey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15, 2020) left 5,994 customers (22.1% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 1 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 41st 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 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Guernsey County has risen recently: about 7 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 15–16, 2025) affected 791 customers (2.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15, 2020 | 5,994(22.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 11, 2020 | 5,981(22.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 29 – May 3, 2025 | 5,240(19.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 8, 2020 | 4,993(18.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 15–16, 2025 | 4,912(18.1%) | 2 | 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 Guernsey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Guernsey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc | Cooperative | 17,466 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Electric Coop - (OH) | Cooperative | 10,539 | Not reporting | |
| Frontier Power Company | Cooperative | 9,288 | 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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Guernsey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Guernsey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Guernsey 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 Guernsey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc, Washington Electric Coop - (OH), Frontier Power Company provide electric service in Guernsey County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Guernsey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15, 2020. It peaked at 5,994 customers without power (22.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Guernsey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 244 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Guernsey County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/guernsey-county