Putnam County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Putnam County, Ohio share live outage data (The Toledo Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ohio Power Co and Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Putnam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Putnam County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 173 significant power outages in Putnam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 4, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,987 customers (33.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 57th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Putnam County has risen recently: about 5 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 188 customers (2.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 4, 2018 | 2,987(33.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2025 | 2,676(30%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 27–30, 2019 | 2,297(25.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–16, 2022 | 1,669(18.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 23, 2019 | 1,438(16.1%) | 1 | 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 Putnam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Putnam County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Toledo Edison | Investor Owned | 316,975 | Reporting | |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 11,284 | Not reporting | |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,667 | Not reporting | |
| Tricounty Rural Elec Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 4,483 | 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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Putnam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Putnam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Putnam 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 Putnam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, The Toledo Edison Co, Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc, Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH) and 2 others provide electric service in Putnam County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 4, 2018. It peaked at 2,987 customers without power (33.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Putnam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 173 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Putnam County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/putnam-county