Marion County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Marion County, Ohio share live outage data (Ohio Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ohio Power Co and Consolidated Cooperative do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 9, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,097 customers (29.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 83rd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has risen recently: about 2 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,728 customers (4.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 9, 2021 | 12,097(29.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 15, 2021 | 12,074(29.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 21, 2022 | 8,205(20.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 5,272(13%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–17, 2022 | 5,141(12.6%) | 4 | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,490 | Not reporting | |
| Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 12,873 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Ohio Energy Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 8,231 | Not reporting | |
| Prospect Corporation | Municipal | 749 | 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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Ohio Edison Co, Consolidated Cooperative, Union Rural Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Marion County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 9, 2021. It peaked at 12,097 customers without power (29.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/marion-county