Licking County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Licking 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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Licking County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Licking County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 229 significant power outages in Licking County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15, 2020) left 31,368 customers (26.8% 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 3 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 66th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Licking County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 8–9, 2025) affected 2,392 customers (2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15, 2020 | 31,368(26.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 11, 2020 | 31,304(26.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 5–13, 2017 | 17,456(14.9%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–17, 2022 | 14,247(12.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 13,520(11.5%) | 2 | 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 Licking County?
Electric companies with service territory in Licking County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor Owned | 766,538 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 128,929 | Not reporting | |
| Licking Rural Electric Inc | Cooperative | 27,801 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,490 | Not reporting | |
| Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc | Cooperative | 17,466 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Licking County
Newark, Pataskala
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Licking County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Licking County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Licking 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 Licking County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Duke Energy Ohio Inc, South Central Power Company, Licking Rural Electric Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Licking County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Licking County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15, 2020. It peaked at 31,368 customers without power (26.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Licking County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 229 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Licking County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/licking-county