Luzerne County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Luzerne 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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Luzerne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Luzerne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 188 significant power outages in Luzerne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 11, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 31,950 customers (19.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 63rd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Luzerne County has risen recently: about 3 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 4,924 customers (3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 11, 2020 | 31,950(19.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 27, 2023 | 30,510(18.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 6–8, 2024 | 20,920(12.7%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 11–13, 2023 | 13,641(8.3%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 14, 2018 | 13,493(8.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Luzerne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Luzerne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| UGI Utilities, Inc | Investor Owned | 63,067 | Not reporting | |
| Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 19,172 | 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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Cities in Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton
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Luzerne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Luzerne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Luzerne 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 Luzerne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, UGI Utilities, Inc, Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Luzerne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 11, 2020. It peaked at 31,950 customers without power (19.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Luzerne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 188 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Luzerne County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/luzerne-county