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Columbus power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Columbus power outage map near you — centered at lat 39.9612, lng -82.9988 (the heart of Columbus) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Columbus zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Ohio power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Columbus
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is AEP Ohio’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open AEP Ohio live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to AEP Ohio’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Columbus residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Columbus
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call AEP Ohio directly — reporting here is supplementary.
Your outage report was submitted. Thank you for helping your neighbors!
Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Columbus
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Columbus is AEP Ohio. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
AEP Ohio
All utilities serving Ohio
FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison / Cleveland Electric Illuminating / Toledo Edison)
Northern Ohio (Cleveland, Toledo, Akron, Youngstown).
1-888-544-4877Are Columbus residents eligible for compensation?
Columbus sits in Ohio, so the rules that apply to your outage are Ohio’s. PUCO complaint process. AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, Duke and AES Ohio accept claims; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Your Columbus eligibility right now
File a claim within 30–60 days with documentation. PUCO complaint as escalation.
For Columbus addresses: file the claim directly with AEP Ohio (outage line 1-800-672-2231) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Columbus claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through AEP Ohio's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Columbus: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Ohio-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Ohio compensation page.