Washington County, OH Power Outages
Utilities serving Washington 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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Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 280 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 1, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,006 customers (32.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 22 min of power per year, close to the Ohio average of 5 hr 42 min. That ranks 47th of 88 Ohio counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washington County has risen recently: about 6 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 869 customers (2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 1, 2017 | 14,006(32.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 14–15, 2020 | 8,918(20.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11, 2020 | 8,910(20.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 14–15, 2018 | 7,799(18.2%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 25–28, 2023 | 6,542(15.3%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (OH) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | Investor Owned | 1,543,930 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Electric Coop - (OH) | Cooperative | 10,539 | 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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Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washington 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 Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ohio Power Co, Washington Electric Coop - (OH) provide electric service in Washington County, Ohio.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 1, 2017. It peaked at 14,006 customers without power (32.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 280 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, OH Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/ohio/washington-county