Armstrong County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Armstrong County, Pennsylvania don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Armstrong County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Armstrong County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 295 significant power outages in Armstrong County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 8, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,352 customers (65% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 12th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Armstrong County has risen recently: about 15 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,176 customers (6.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 8, 2025 | 20,352(65%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 1–3, 2023 | 8,543(27.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 16–21, 2018 | 8,322(26.6%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 24–28, 2019 | 5,025(16%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 18, 2024 | 4,958(15.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Armstrong County?
Electric companies with service territory in Armstrong 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 | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 25,658 | Not reporting | |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,872 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,239 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Pennsylvania. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Armstrong County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Armstrong County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Armstrong 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 Armstrong County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA), REA Energy Coop Inc, United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) provide electric service in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Armstrong County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 8, 2025. It peaked at 20,352 customers without power (65% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Armstrong County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 295 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Armstrong County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/armstrong-county