Lancaster County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lancaster 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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Lancaster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lancaster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Lancaster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 7–8, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,188 customers (13.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 62nd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lancaster County has risen recently: about 3 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 13,222 customers (8.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 7–8, 2023 | 21,188(13.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 19–20, 2025 | 13,222(8.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29, 2015 | 12,716(8.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 6, 2025 | 12,023(7.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 22–23, 2023 | 11,593(7.4%) | 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 Lancaster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lancaster 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 Ephrata - (PA) | Municipal | 6,704 | 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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Lancaster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lancaster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Ephrata - (PA) provide electric service in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Lancaster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 7–8, 2023. It peaked at 21,188 customers without power (13.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lancaster County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/lancaster-county