Lake County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Lake County, Ohio by Cleveland Electric Illum Co.
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Current outages
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Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 338 significant power outages in Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 6–12, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 65,283 customers (81% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 36 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 6th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lake County has risen recently: about 21 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 13,605 customers (16.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6–12, 2024 | 65,283(81%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 28, 2016 | 46,242(57.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2015 | 41,778(51.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 23–29, 2023 | 38,886(48.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2–3, 2018 | 21,604(26.8%) | 2 | 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 Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lake County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Illuminating Company (CEI) | Investor Owned | 759,847 | Reporting | |
| City of Painesville - (OH) | Municipal | 12,605 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Ohio. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Lake County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Lake County
Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville, Eastlake, Willowick
Nearby counties
Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lake County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Cleveland Electric Illum Co, City of Painesville - (OH) provide electric service in Lake County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 6–12, 2024. It peaked at 65,283 customers without power (81% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 338 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lake County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/lake-county