Lackawanna County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lackawanna 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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Lackawanna County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lackawanna County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 223 significant power outages in Lackawanna County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 15–16, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 30,955 customers (25.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 59th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lackawanna County has risen recently: about 4 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 3,286 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15–16, 2024 | 30,955(25.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 22–24, 2024 | 28,732(23.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 3–5, 2024 | 10,685(8.9%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 23–24, 2024 | 9,529(7.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 28 – May 1, 2021 | 9,230(7.7%) | 4 | 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 Lackawanna County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lackawanna County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 19,172 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Blakely - (PA) | Municipal | 3,750 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Olyphant - (PA) | Municipal | 2,585 | 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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Scranton, Dunmore
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Lackawanna County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lackawanna County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc, Borough of Blakely - (PA), Borough of Olyphant - (PA) provide electric service in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Lackawanna County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 15–16, 2024. It peaked at 30,955 customers without power (25.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lackawanna County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 223 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lackawanna County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/lackawanna-county