Shelby County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Shelby 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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Shelby County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shelby County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 245 significant power outages in Shelby County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 16, 2016) left 7,446 customers (59.9% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 46 min of power per year, less than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 54th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 91 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shelby County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 778 customers (6.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 16, 2016 | 7,446(59.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 15, 2017 | 5,396(43.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 19–20, 2019 | 5,118(41.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 22, 2020 | 5,105(41.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 15, 2016 | 5,049(40.6%) | 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 Shelby County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shelby County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES Ohio | Investor Owned | 619,282 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 17,852 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 11,284 | Not reporting | |
| Logan County Coop Power & Light | Cooperative | 4,856 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Minster - (OH) | Municipal | 1,566 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Jackson Center - (OH) | Municipal | 797 | 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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Shelby County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shelby County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shelby 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 Shelby County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dayton Power & Light Co, Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc - (OH), Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH), Logan County Coop Power & Light and 2 others provide electric service in Shelby County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Shelby County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 16, 2016. It peaked at 7,446 customers without power (59.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Shelby County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 245 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 91 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shelby County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/shelby-county