Holmes County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Holmes County, Ohio share live outage data (Ohio Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ohio Power Co and Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Holmes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Holmes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 172 significant power outages in Holmes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–20, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,833 customers (39.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 24th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Holmes County has risen recently: about 11 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,922 customers (6.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–20, 2022 | 11,833(39.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 25–27, 2023 | 4,755(15.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 26–27, 2021 | 3,662(12.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 11, 2020 | 3,501(11.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 15, 2020 | 3,497(11.5%) | 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 Holmes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Holmes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,117 | 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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Holmes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Holmes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Holmes 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 Holmes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Ohio Edison Co, Holmes-Wayne Electric Coop Inc, Frontier Power Company provide electric service in Holmes County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Holmes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–20, 2022. It peaked at 11,833 customers without power (39.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Holmes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 172 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 32 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. "Holmes County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/holmes-county