Allegheny County, PA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania share live outage data (Duquesne Light Co), and none of them report outages here right now. FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co and Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Allegheny County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Allegheny County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 69 significant power outages in Allegheny County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 7, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 270,977 customers (40.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 39th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Allegheny County has risen recently: about 8 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 11,573 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 7, 2025 | 270,977(40.6%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 17–19, 2024 | 84,962(12.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 24–27, 2019 | 58,700(8.8%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 29–30, 2024 | 55,570(8.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 25–26, 2023 | 46,195(6.9%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Allegheny County?
Electric companies with service territory in Allegheny County (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 | |
| Duquesne Light | Investor Owned | 617,922 | Reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 25,658 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Tarentum - (PA) | Municipal | 2,253 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Pitcairn - (PA) | Municipal | 1,816 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Pennsylvania. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Allegheny County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Plum, Baldwin, West Mifflin, McKeesport, Franklin Park
Nearby counties
Allegheny County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Allegheny County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Allegheny 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 Allegheny County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Duquesne Light Co, Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA), Borough of Tarentum - (PA) and 1 others provide electric service in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Allegheny County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 7, 2025. It peaked at 270,977 customers without power (40.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Allegheny County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 69 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Allegheny County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/allegheny-county