Ohio Power Outages
This page provides a current overview of Ohio power outages, including the hardest-hit regions and the latest available totals.
About 683 tracked customers are currently without power out of 5,413,138 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 88 regions for this state. Based on the latest regional totals, the main outage impact is concentrated in Franklin (608), Lake (255), and Ross (114).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in Ohio appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. The safest next step is to confirm status with your utility provider and use official outage reporting tools when available.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:43 PM. Use the update time shown on this page to understand how recent the displayed outage totals are.
Ohio power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Ohio
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 608 | 581,048 | Mar 19, 2026 2:40 PM |
| Lake | 255 | 103,634 | Mar 19, 2026 2:32 PM |
| Ross | 114 | 37,600 | Mar 19, 2026 3:18 PM |
| Butler | 74 | 138,937 | Mar 19, 2026 2:39 PM |
| Hocking | 54 | 17,918 | Mar 19, 2026 3:18 PM |
| Cuyahoga | 48 | 532,055 | Mar 19, 2026 3:18 PM |
| Scioto | 44 | 37,203 | Mar 19, 2026 3:04 PM |
| Medina | 40 | 66,247 | Mar 19, 2026 3:14 PM |
| Lorain | 32 | 132,555 | Mar 19, 2026 2:55 PM |
| Stark | 24 | 178,957 | Mar 19, 2026 2:31 PM |
Cities and regions in Ohio
Utility providers in Ohio
American Electric Power Ohio
Customers out: 944 · Tracked: 1,517,294
FirstEnergy
Customers out: 178 · Tracked: 289,353
Duke Energy
Customers out: 84 · Tracked: 921,867
South Central Power
Customers out: 71 · Tracked: 127,415
AES Ohio
Customers out: 8 · Tracked: 520,000
Buckeye Rural Electric
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 18,889
Washington Electric
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 10,396
Logan County Electric
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 4,913
Licking Rural Electrification
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 27,594
Holmes-Wayne Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 20,811
Consolidated Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 19,460
Columbus Division of Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 18,899
Pioneer Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 17,424
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 16,851
Guernsey-Muskingum Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 15,929
Union Rural Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 15,507
Hancock-Wood Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 13,529
Carrol Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 13,481
Butler Rural Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 12,072
Steuben County REMC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 10,887
Midwest Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,945
Frontier Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,826
North Central Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,634
Firelands Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,147
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in Ohio
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Ohio
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Ohio?
There is no single statewide update cycle. Providers refresh counts at different times, so the best way to judge freshness is to check the timestamp shown on this page.
What should I do during a power outage in Ohio?
Use your provider’s official outage tools first, unplug sensitive electronics if needed, and stay clear of damaged lines or equipment. Follow local safety instructions during severe events.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
Regional figures and state totals are aggregated from multiple updates, so differences can appear when timestamps are not perfectly synchronized.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:43 PM