Berks County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Berks 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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Berks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Berks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 194 significant power outages in Berks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 3–5, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 34,299 customers (15.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 26 min of power per year, close to the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 43rd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Berks County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 5,522 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 3–5, 2020 | 34,299(15.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4–6, 2020 | 26,109(11.9%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 12–13, 2015 | 16,491(7.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 15–17, 2025 | 16,476(7.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 22–23, 2023 | 15,532(7.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Berks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Berks 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 | |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Kutztown - (PA) | Municipal | 2,530 | 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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Berks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Berks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Berks 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 Berks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Kutztown - (PA) provide electric service in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Berks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 3–5, 2020. It peaked at 34,299 customers without power (15.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Berks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 194 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Berks County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/berks-county