Centre County, PA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 114 customers in Centre County, Pennsylvania were without power, reported by West Penn Power Company.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| West Penn Power Company | 114 |
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Centre County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Centre County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 200 significant power outages in Centre County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 3, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 36,850 customers (38.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 50th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Centre County has risen recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 2,868 customers (3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 3, 2025 | 36,850(38.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 1–4, 2017 | 19,601(20.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 16–18, 2025 | 11,414(11.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 8,654(9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 15–16, 2025 | 8,393(8.7%) | 2 | 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 Centre County?
Electric companies with service territory in Centre 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 | |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,658 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,239 | 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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Cities in Centre County
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Centre County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Centre County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 114 customers in Centre County were without power according to West Penn Power Company.
Which electric company serves Centre County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc, United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) provide electric service in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Centre County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 3, 2025. It peaked at 36,850 customers without power (38.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Centre County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 200 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Centre County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/centre-county