Portage County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Portage County, Ohio were without power, reported by Ohio Edison Co.
Portage County on the Ohio outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Portage County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Portage County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 243 significant power outages in Portage County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 25–28, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 31,116 customers (33.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 58 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 42nd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Portage County has risen recently: about 7 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 4,404 customers (4.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25–28, 2023 | 31,116(33.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 15–18, 2020 | 26,057(28.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 25–28, 2023 | 19,885(21.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 7, 2017 | 15,577(16.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 1–6, 2023 | 13,384(14.5%) | 6 | 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 Portage County?
Electric companies with service territory in Portage County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | 1 out | |
| The Illuminating Company (CEI) | Investor Owned | 759,847 | 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 Portage County
Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro
Nearby counties
Portage County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Portage County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Portage County were without power according to Ohio Edison Co.
Which electric company serves Portage County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Edison Co, Cleveland Electric Illum Co provide electric service in Portage County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Portage County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 25–28, 2023. It peaked at 31,116 customers without power (33.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Portage County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 243 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Portage County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/portage-county