Cumberland County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cumberland 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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Cumberland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cumberland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 225 significant power outages in Cumberland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 23, 2016) came when a winter storm left 20,095 customers (14.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 61st of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cumberland County has risen recently: about 3 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 3,147 customers (2.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 23, 2016 | 20,095(14.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 13–15, 2024 | 18,016(12.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 10, 2024 | 15,900(11.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 13–14, 2024 | 11,686(8.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 20–22, 2024 | 10,481(7.4%) | 3 | 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 Cumberland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cumberland 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 | |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 34,923 | 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 Cumberland County
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Cumberland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cumberland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Adams Electric Cooperative Inc provide electric service in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Cumberland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 23, 2016. It peaked at 20,095 customers without power (14.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Cumberland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 225 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cumberland County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/cumberland-county