Richland County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Richland County, Ohio share live outage data (Ohio Edison Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ohio Power Co and Licking Rural Electric Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Richland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 176 significant power outages in Richland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–21, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 28,231 customers (33.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 55 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 52nd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richland County has risen recently: about 6 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 3,149 customers (3.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–21, 2022 | 28,231(33.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 9–12, 2021 | 8,655(10.2%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 5, 2017 | 8,534(10.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 15–17, 2020 | 8,084(9.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 5, 2017 | 7,817(9.2%) | 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 Richland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Ohio Edison | Investor Owned | 1,077,592 | Reporting | |
| Licking Rural Electric Inc | Cooperative | 27,801 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Cooperative | Cooperative | 19,490 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 9,758 | Not reporting | |
| Firelands Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,302 | Not reporting | |
| City of Galion | Municipal | 6,062 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shelby - (OH) | Municipal | 5,320 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Plymouth - (OH) | Municipal | 845 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Lucas - (OH) | Municipal | 358 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Shiloh - (OH) | Municipal | 282 | 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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Richland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richland 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 Richland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Ohio Edison Co, Licking Rural Electric Inc, Consolidated Cooperative and 7 others provide electric service in Richland County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Richland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–21, 2022. It peaked at 28,231 customers without power (33.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Richland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 176 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richland County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/richland-county