Jackson County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 262 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,698 customers (35.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 13th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 12 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13, 2025) affected 313 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2024 | 7,698(35.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 5–6, 2017 | 4,235(19.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2021 | 4,071(18.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 4–5, 2023 | 3,800(17.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 3,604(16.8%) | 3 | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,888 | Not reporting | |
| City of Jackson - (OH) | Municipal | 4,197 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc, City of Jackson - (OH) provide electric service in Jackson County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2024. It peaked at 7,698 customers without power (35.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 262 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 49 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. "Jackson County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/jackson-county