Paulding County, OH Power Outages
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Paulding County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Paulding County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 192 significant power outages in Paulding County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 1–3, 2023) came when tornadoes left 3,638 customers (51.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 7 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 49th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Paulding County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 87 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1–3, 2023 | 3,638(51.4%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Sep 9–11, 2020 | 3,054(43.1%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 15, 2020 | 3,042(43%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 1, 2019 | 2,930(41.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 29, 2024 | 2,897(40.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Paulding County?
Electric companies with service territory in Paulding County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,667 | Not reporting | |
| North Western Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,082 | 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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Paulding County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Paulding County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Paulding 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 Paulding County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc, North Western Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Paulding County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Paulding County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 1–3, 2023. It peaked at 3,638 customers without power (51.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Paulding County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 192 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Paulding County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/paulding-county