Scioto County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Scioto 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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Scioto County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scioto County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 302 significant power outages in Scioto County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2024) came when flooding left 14,624 customers (29% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 36th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scioto County has risen recently: about 8 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 8, 2025) affected 3,370 customers (6.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2024 | 14,624(29%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 15–18, 2020 | 13,405(26.6%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11, 2020 | 13,367(26.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 17–21, 2019 | 8,824(17.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 25–27, 2023 | 8,142(16.1%) | 3 | 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 Scioto County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scioto County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Ohio | Investor Owned | 766,538 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 128,929 | Not reporting | |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,888 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Rural Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,851 | 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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Scioto County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scioto County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scioto 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 Scioto County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Duke Energy Ohio Inc, South Central Power Company, Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Scioto County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Scioto County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2024. It peaked at 14,624 customers without power (29% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Scioto County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 302 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scioto County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/scioto-county