Jefferson County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Jefferson 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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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 243 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15, 2020) left 19,341 customers (43.1% 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 7 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 25th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has risen recently: about 8 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 459 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15, 2020 | 19,341(43.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 11, 2020 | 19,331(43%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 29 – May 2, 2025 | 19,227(42.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 3–6, 2022 | 8,602(19.2%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 23, 2019 | 8,313(18.5%) | 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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson 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 | |
| Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 11,911 | 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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Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, South Central Power Company, Carroll Electric Coop, Inc - (OH) provide electric service in Jefferson County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15, 2020. It peaked at 19,341 customers without power (43.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 243 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/jefferson-county