Hocking County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Hocking 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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Hocking County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hocking County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 414 significant power outages in Hocking County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3–12, 2022) came when flooding left 13,677 customers (76.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 2nd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 170 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hocking County has risen recently: about 29 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,564 customers (8.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3–12, 2022 | 13,677(76.4%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 24–27, 2023 | 9,293(51.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 25–27, 2020 | 9,069(50.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 3–4, 2022 | 7,930(44.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 7–10, 2018 | 7,141(39.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
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 Hocking County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hocking County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | 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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Hocking County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hocking County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hocking 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 Hocking County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, South Central Power Company provide electric service in Hocking County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Hocking County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3–12, 2022. It peaked at 13,677 customers without power (76.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hocking County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 414 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 170 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hocking County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/hocking-county