Van Wert County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Van Wert 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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Van Wert County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Van Wert County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 203 significant power outages in Van Wert County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 20–21, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,307 customers (75.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 33rd of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 81 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Van Wert County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 102 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 20–21, 2022 | 6,307(75.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 9–13, 2020 | 5,498(66%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 12, 2019 | 4,821(57.9%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Sep 11–15, 2020 | 4,763(57.2%) | 5 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 2–4, 2025 | 4,295(51.6%) | 3 | 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 Van Wert County?
Electric companies with service territory in Van Wert County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| AES Ohio | Investor Owned | 619,282 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH) | Cooperative | 11,284 | Not reporting | |
| Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,667 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Ohio City - (OH) | Municipal | 417 | 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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Van Wert County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Van Wert County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Van Wert 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 Van Wert County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Dayton Power & Light Co, Midwest Electric, Inc - (OH), Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Van Wert County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Van Wert County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 20–21, 2022. It peaked at 6,307 customers without power (75.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Van Wert County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 203 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 81 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Van Wert County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/van-wert-county