Erie County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Erie 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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Erie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Erie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Erie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 1, 2014) left 46,555 customers (28.3% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 52nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Erie County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 4,497 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 1, 2014 | 46,555(28.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 7, 2022 | 31,009(18.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 9–13, 2024 | 25,425(15.4%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 11, 2020 | 23,433(14.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 1–4, 2020 | 21,960(13.3%) | 4 | 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 Erie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Erie 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 | |
| Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,624 | Not reporting | |
| Warren Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 8,693 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Girard - (PA) | Municipal | 1,346 | 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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Erie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Erie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Erie 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 Erie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Northwestern Rural E C A, Inc - (PA), Warren Electric Coop Inc, Borough of Girard - (PA) provide electric service in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Erie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 1, 2014. It peaked at 46,555 customers without power (28.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Erie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Erie County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/erie-county