Franklin County, PA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Franklin County, Pennsylvania were without power, reported by West Penn Power Company.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| West Penn Power Company | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 198 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–22, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,561 customers (15.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 13 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 64th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 19, 2025) affected 839 customers (1.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–22, 2025 | 11,561(15.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 21–22, 2021 | 7,987(10.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 3, 2023 | 7,589(9.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 29–30, 2019 | 5,525(7.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 20, 2021 | 5,340(7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin 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 | |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 34,923 | Not reporting | |
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,658 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Chambersburg - (PA) | Municipal | 11,890 | Not reporting | |
| Mont Alto Borough | Municipal | 718 | 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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Cities in Franklin County
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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Franklin County were without power according to West Penn Power Company.
Which electric company serves Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Adams Electric Cooperative Inc, Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc, Borough of Chambersburg - (PA) and 1 others provide electric service in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–22, 2025. It peaked at 11,561 customers without power (15.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 198 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Franklin County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/franklin-county