COLUMBUS, OHIO — Thousands of residents across Ohio are without power after an overnight storm and as high winds continue to move through the state, officials said.
As of about 3:30 p.m., FirstEnergy reported more than 52,000 residents without power, according to the company website. The areas hardest hit are Wood, Geauga, Lucas and Lake counties. Check the company's outage map here for the latest numbers.
As of 3:30 p.m., AEP Ohio reported about more than 27,000 residents are without power. The most impacted areas include Franklin, Hancock, Perry and Morgan counties. Check the company's outage map here for the latest numbers.
AEP Ohio spokeswoman Deanna Gilliland said earlier Saturday that crews assessed damage in areas hardest hit by the storm. She said they do not have an estimated time when power would be restored in those areas.
However, she said power for residents in Canton, Stubenville and Kenton were restored by Saturday afternoon.
Spectrum News has reached out to Gilliland for an update.
As of 3:30 p.m., AES Ohio reported more than 10,000 residents in southwest Ohio are without power. Clinton, Miami and Mongomery counties are the areas hardest hit, according to the AES Ohio outage map.
More than 4,700 residents are without power as of about 3 p.m. in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Montgomery and Warren counties, according to Duke Energy.
South Central Power is reporting more than 3,800 residents without power as of 3:30 p.m. due to the storm, according to their website. Officials said in a recorded message that crews are working to restore power.
Spectrum News has reached out to South Central Power for additional information.
A deputy with the Pike County Sheriff's Office told Spectrum News several trees were reported down in the area overnight, but they have since been picked up by the fire department and others.
Dispatchers with Clark, Montgomery, Greene and Hamilton counties said they have had reports of multiple downed trees and power lines.
In Hamilton County, officials said most of the storm damage occurred on the west side of the county.