Vinton County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Vinton 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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Vinton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vinton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 378 significant power outages in Vinton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 18–21, 2015) came when tornadoes left 4,094 customers (53% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 4th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vinton County has risen recently: about 23 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 152 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 18–21, 2015 | 4,094(53%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Sep 4–9, 2015 | 4,059(52.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–6, 2023 | 3,345(43.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 23–24, 2016 | 2,776(36%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2024 | 2,735(35.4%) | 7 | High winds |
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 Vinton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vinton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Power | Cooperative | 128,929 | Not reporting | |
| Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,888 | 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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Vinton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vinton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vinton 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 Vinton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, South Central Power Company, Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Vinton County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Vinton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 18–21, 2015. It peaked at 4,094 customers without power (53% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Vinton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 378 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Vinton County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/vinton-county