Pennsylvania Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 21 Pennsylvania customers (<0.001% of 6,432,786) were without power across 4 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Pennsylvania outage map by county
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Live data from 5 participating utilities, covering roughly 10% of Pennsylvania electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Pennsylvania counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 17 | Citizens Electric Co - (PA) | — |
| Blair County | 2 | Pennsylvania Electric Co | — |
| Franklin County | 1 | West Penn Power Company | — |
| York County | 1 | Metropolitan Edison Co | — |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Pennsylvania power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Pennsylvania since 2014 (Mar 2–9, 2018) left as many as 582,297 customers (9.48% of the state) without power at once, driven by a winter storm. The next largest (Apr 29 – May 5, 2025) peaked at 558,722 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Pennsylvania customers averaged about 6 hr 7 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2025, at 9 hr 47 min per customer.
Outages peak in March (15% of outage time). Outage time in Pennsylvania has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–9, 2018 | 582,297(9.48%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 29 – May 5, 2025 | 558,722(9.09%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 4–8, 2020 | 385,898(6.28%) | 5 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 4 | Jun 3–6, 2020 | 373,114(6.07%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 19–24, 2025 | 297,189(4.84%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Apr 1–3, 2023 | 267,641(4.36%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Jun 23–28, 2015 | 240,995(3.92%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | Nov 1–2, 2019 | 232,230(3.78%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
Pennsylvania electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Pennsylvania, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn Power) | Investor Owned | 2,093,232 | Not reporting | |
| PECO | Investor Owned | 1,708,048 | Not reporting | |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Duquesne Light | Investor Owned | 617,922 | Reporting | |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | Investor Owned | 63,067 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 34,923 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 25,658 | Not reporting | |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,872 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,658 | Not reporting | |
| Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,624 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA) | Cooperative | 19,569 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,239 | Not reporting | |
| Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 19,172 | Not reporting | |
| Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,928 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Chambersburg - (PA) | Municipal | 11,890 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Pennsylvania grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Pennsylvania customer went 6 hr 53 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Pennsylvania 9th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 2 hr 16 min. Customers averaged 1.42 interruptions, each lasting about 4 hr 50 min. Over the last five years Pennsylvania averaged 4 hr 52 min of outages per customer per year (rank 28th).
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| Year | PA SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 166.2 | 209 |
| 2016 | 132.3 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 184.5 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 564 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 252.5 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 355.4 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 222.6 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 207.5 | 333 |
| 2023 | 265.1 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 353.1 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 413 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Pennsylvania power outage news
- Emergency Crews Arrive at 18th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Amid Reported Washington, D.C., Power Outagecedarnews.net · Nov 2, 10:07 AM EST
- Pennsylvania looks to prevent storm outages, restore power faster with $14.4 million in grantsThe Cool Down · Oct 31, 6:17 PM EDT
All Pennsylvania counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 67 Pennsylvania counties
- Adams County
- Allegheny County
- Armstrong County
- Beaver County
- Bedford County
- Berks County
- Blair County2
- Bradford County
- Bucks County
- Butler County
- Cambria County
- Cameron County
- Carbon County
- Centre County
- Chester County
- Clarion County
- Clearfield County
- Clinton County
- Columbia County
- Crawford County
- Cumberland County
- Dauphin County
- Delaware County
- Elk County
- Erie County
- Fayette County
- Forest County
- Franklin County1
- Fulton County
- Greene County
- Huntingdon County
- Indiana County
- Jefferson County
- Juniata County
- Lackawanna County
- Lancaster County
- Lawrence County
- Lebanon County
- Lehigh County
- Luzerne County
- Lycoming County
- McKean County
- Mercer County
- Mifflin County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Montour County
- Northampton County
- Northumberland County
- Perry County
- Philadelphia County
- Pike County
- Potter County
- Schuylkill County
- Snyder County
- Somerset County
- Sullivan County
- Susquehanna County
- Tioga County
- Union County17
- Venango County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Westmoreland County
- Wyoming County
- York County1
Pennsylvania power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Pennsylvania right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 21 customers without power in Pennsylvania, with the most in Union County (17). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, the average Pennsylvania electricity customer was without power for 6 hr 53 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Pennsylvania 9th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.921% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Pennsylvania?
When an outage happened in 2025, Pennsylvania customers waited an average of 4 hr 50 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.42 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Pennsylvania?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PECO Energy Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp and others serve the most customers in Pennsylvania. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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