Lawrence County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Lawrence 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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Lawrence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lawrence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Lawrence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 17,257 customers (46.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 7th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lawrence County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,142 customers (3.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021 | 17,257(46.4%) | 19 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Apr 2–5, 2024 | 16,896(45.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 22–24, 2024 | 10,778(29%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 1, 2024 | 10,331(27.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 25–27, 2023 | 5,118(13.8%) | 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 Lawrence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lawrence 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 |
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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Lawrence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lawrence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lawrence County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11 – Mar 1, 2021. It peaked at 17,257 customers without power (46.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Lawrence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lawrence County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/lawrence-county