Preble County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Preble 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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Preble County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Preble 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 Preble County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7–14, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,477 customers (62.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 38th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 95 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Preble County has risen recently: about 7 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 1,209 customers (6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7–14, 2017 | 12,477(62.4%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2022 | 6,914(34.6%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 29–30, 2020 | 6,257(31.3%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 5,595(28%) | 4 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 28, 2021 | 5,406(27%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Preble County?
Electric companies with service territory in Preble County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor Owned | 766,538 | Not reporting | |
| AES Ohio | Investor Owned | 619,282 | Not reporting | |
| Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 12,013 | Not reporting | |
| Darke Rural Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,255 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Eldorado - (OH) | Municipal | 278 | 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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Preble County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Preble County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Preble 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 Preble County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Ohio Inc, Dayton Power & Light Co, Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc - (OH), Darke Rural Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Preble County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Preble County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7–14, 2017. It peaked at 12,477 customers without power (62.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Preble County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 229 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 95 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Preble County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/preble-county