Bucks County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bucks 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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Bucks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bucks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 407 significant power outages in Bucks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–10, 2020) came when tornadoes left 106,525 customers (69.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 8th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bucks County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 5,136 customers (3.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–10, 2020 | 106,525(69.7%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Mar 2–9, 2018 | 94,231(61.7%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 18–27, 2025 | 74,988(49.1%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 3–6, 2020 | 67,756(44.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 1–3, 2019 | 45,638(29.9%) | 3 | 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 Bucks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bucks 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 | |
| PECO | Investor Owned | 1,708,048 | Not reporting | |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Quakertown - (PA) | Municipal | 4,636 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Perkasie - (PA) | Municipal | 4,429 | 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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Bucks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bucks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bucks 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 Bucks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PECO Energy Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Quakertown - (PA) and 1 others provide electric service in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Bucks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–10, 2020. It peaked at 106,525 customers without power (69.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Bucks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 407 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bucks County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/bucks-county