Cambria County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cambria 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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Cambria County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cambria County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 342 significant power outages in Cambria County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 5, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 30,090 customers (45.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 24th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cambria County has risen recently: about 11 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–30, 2025) affected 8,492 customers (12.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 5, 2025 | 30,090(45.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 1–5, 2023 | 15,799(23.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 7–12, 2021 | 11,072(16.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 13–19, 2025 | 8,838(13.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 23–28, 2019 | 8,806(13.2%) | 6 | 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 Cambria County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cambria 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 | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,239 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of East Conemaugh | Municipal | 624 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Summerhill - (PA) | Municipal | 291 | 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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Cambria County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cambria County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cambria 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 Cambria County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, REA Energy Coop Inc, United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA), Borough of East Conemaugh and 1 others provide electric service in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Cambria County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 5, 2025. It peaked at 30,090 customers without power (45.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cambria County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 342 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cambria County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/cambria-county