Cameron County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cameron 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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Cameron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cameron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Cameron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 15–17, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,784 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 7th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 123 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cameron County has held roughly steady recently: about 16 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 548 customers (21.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15–17, 2018 | 3,784(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 29, 2014 | 3,333(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2025 | 3,272(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 27, 2016 | 2,032(80.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 12, 2017 | 1,779(70.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Cameron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cameron 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 | |
| Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA) | Cooperative | 19,569 | 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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Cameron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cameron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cameron 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 Cameron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA) provide electric service in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Cameron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 15–17, 2018. It peaked at 3,784 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cameron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 123 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cameron County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/cameron-county