Forest County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Forest 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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Forest County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Forest County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 378 significant power outages in Forest County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15–18, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,824 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 2nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 283 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Forest County has held roughly steady recently: about 36 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 37 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 2,127 customers (61.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15–18, 2020 | 5,824(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 1–5, 2023 | 4,085(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 25–27, 2023 | 2,822(81.9%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 21–23, 2025 | 2,739(79.5%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 2–3, 2020 | 2,490(72.2%) | 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 Forest County?
Electric companies with service territory in Forest 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 | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 25,658 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA) | Cooperative | 19,239 | Not reporting | |
| Warren Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 8,693 | 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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Forest County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Forest County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Forest 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 Forest County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Central Electric Coop, Inc - (PA), United Electric Coop, Inc - (PA), Warren Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Forest County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Forest County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15–18, 2020. It peaked at 5,824 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Forest County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 378 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 283 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Forest County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/forest-county