Blair County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Blair 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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Blair County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Blair County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 217 significant power outages in Blair County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 17–18, 2016) left 13,514 customers (19.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 58th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Blair County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 1,905 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 17–18, 2016 | 13,514(19.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 25, 2017 | 12,981(18.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 29 – May 2, 2025 | 12,457(17.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2017 | 12,238(17.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 9, 2017 | 11,309(16.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Blair County?
Electric companies with service territory in Blair 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 | |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,872 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,658 | 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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Blair County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Blair County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Blair 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 Blair County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, REA Energy Coop Inc, Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Blair County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 17–18, 2016. It peaked at 13,514 customers without power (19.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Blair County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 217 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Blair County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/blair-county