Hancock County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Hancock 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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Hancock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hancock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 205 significant power outages in Hancock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–16, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,781 customers (20.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 69th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hancock County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 737 customers (1.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 7,781(20.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 15, 2020 | 7,440(19.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11, 2020 | 7,437(19.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 9–11, 2021 | 5,538(14.4%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 3, 2015 | 4,852(12.6%) | 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 Hancock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hancock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 9,758 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Ohio Energy Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 8,231 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Arcadia - (OH) | Municipal | 310 | 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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Hancock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hancock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hancock 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 Hancock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc, North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (OH), Mid-Ohio Energy Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Hancock County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–16, 2022. It peaked at 7,781 customers without power (20.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hancock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 205 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hancock County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/hancock-county