Carbon County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Carbon 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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Carbon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carbon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 261 significant power outages in Carbon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–6, 2018) came when a winter storm left 8,904 customers (27.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 14 min of power per year, close to the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 38th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carbon County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,135 customers (3.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 8,904(27.6%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 14, 2020 | 6,815(21.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 22–25, 2019 | 6,794(21.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 23–26, 2023 | 5,440(16.9%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 6, 2022 | 5,437(16.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Carbon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carbon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Lehighton - (PA) | Municipal | 3,081 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Weatherly - (PA) | Municipal | 1,187 | 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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Carbon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carbon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carbon 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 Carbon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Lehighton - (PA), Borough of Weatherly - (PA) provide electric service in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Carbon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–6, 2018. It peaked at 8,904 customers without power (27.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Carbon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 261 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carbon County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/carbon-county