Dauphin County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dauphin 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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Dauphin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dauphin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 142 significant power outages in Dauphin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–16, 2024) came when a winter storm left 21,434 customers (12.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 50 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 66th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 5 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dauphin County has risen recently: about 2 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 3,358 customers (1.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–16, 2024 | 21,434(12.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 13,499(7.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 30, 2017 | 11,870(6.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 28–30, 2022 | 10,766(6.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 4, 2018 | 10,295(5.8%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Dauphin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dauphin 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 | |
| Borough of Middletown - (PA) | Municipal | 4,268 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Royalton - (PA) | Municipal | 546 | 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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Dauphin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dauphin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dauphin 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 Dauphin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Middletown - (PA), Borough of Royalton - (PA) provide electric service in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Dauphin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–16, 2024. It peaked at 21,434 customers without power (12.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Dauphin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 142 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 5 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dauphin County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/dauphin-county