Sandusky County, OH Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Sandusky County, Ohio share live outage data (Ohio Edison Co, 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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Sandusky County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sandusky County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 121 significant power outages in Sandusky County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 20, 2016) came when high winds left 6,138 customers (17.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 81st of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sandusky County has risen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 585 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 20, 2016 | 6,138(17.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jun 10–12, 2020 | 4,041(11.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2016 | 4,027(11.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 15–17, 2023 | 4,009(11.2%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Feb 3, 2022 | 3,900(10.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Sandusky County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sandusky 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 | |
| Toledo Edison | Investor Owned | 316,975 | Reporting | |
| Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 9,758 | Not reporting | |
| Clyde Light & Power | Municipal | 3,141 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Woodville - (OH) | Municipal | 1,050 | 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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Sandusky County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sandusky County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sandusky 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 Sandusky County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Ohio Edison Co, The Toledo Edison Co, Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Sandusky County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Sandusky County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 20, 2016. It peaked at 6,138 customers without power (17.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Sandusky County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 121 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sandusky County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/sandusky-county