Summit County, OH Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 1 customers in Summit County, Ohio were without power, reported by Ohio Edison Co.
Summit County on the Ohio outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Summit County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Summit County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 399 significant power outages in Summit County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 17–18, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 46,278 customers (36.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 16th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Summit County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 5,095 customers (4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17–18, 2025 | 46,278(36.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 15–19, 2020 | 42,222(33.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 21–27, 2023 | 30,171(23.7%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 8–10, 2020 | 29,569(23.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 5–8, 2017 | 28,576(22.5%) | 4 | 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 Summit County?
Electric companies with service territory in Summit 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 | 1 out | |
| The Illuminating Company (CEI) | Investor Owned | 759,847 | Reporting | |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls - (OH) | Municipal | 26,837 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wadsworth - (OH) | Municipal | 13,908 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hudson - (OH) | Municipal | 7,026 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Ohio. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Summit County
Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Green, Barberton, Hudson, Twinsburg, Tallmadge
Nearby counties
Summit County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Summit County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 1 customers in Summit County were without power according to Ohio Edison Co.
Which electric company serves Summit County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Ohio Edison Co, Cleveland Electric Illum Co, City of Cuyahoga Falls - (OH) and 2 others provide electric service in Summit County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Summit County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 17–18, 2025. It peaked at 46,278 customers without power (36.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Summit County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 399 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Summit County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/summit-county