Ottawa County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Ottawa County, Ohio by Ohio Edison Co or The Toledo Edison Co.
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Ottawa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ottawa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 255 significant power outages in Ottawa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8, 2023) left 23,967 customers (100% 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 6 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 32nd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 111 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ottawa County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,050 customers (5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8, 2023 | 23,967(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 14, 2021 | 23,351(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 8–12, 2020 | 14,543(68.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 13, 2017 | 10,668(50.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 6, 2021 | 10,667(50.5%) | 1 | 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 Ottawa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ottawa County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| Toledo Edison | Investor Owned | 316,975 | Reporting | |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Oak Harbor - (OH) | Municipal | 1,557 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Genoa - (OH) | Municipal | 1,151 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Elmore - (OH) | Municipal | 966 | 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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Ottawa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ottawa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ottawa County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ottawa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Edison Co, The Toledo Edison Co, Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc, Village of Oak Harbor - (OH) and 2 others provide electric service in Ottawa County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Ottawa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8, 2023. It peaked at 23,967 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Ottawa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 111 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ottawa County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/ottawa-county