Columbia County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Columbia 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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Columbia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Columbia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 312 significant power outages in Columbia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28–29, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,274 customers (60.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 18th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Columbia County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 595 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28–29, 2015 | 21,274(60.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 23–30, 2024 | 12,315(35.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 12–14, 2022 | 11,378(32.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 12–17, 2019 | 10,278(29.3%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Feb 13–15, 2024 | 9,117(26%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Columbia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Columbia 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 Catawissa | Municipal | 852 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Pennsylvania. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Columbia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Columbia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Columbia 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 Columbia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Catawissa provide electric service in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Columbia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28–29, 2015. It peaked at 21,274 customers without power (60.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Columbia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 312 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Columbia County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/columbia-county