McKean County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving McKean 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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McKean County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McKean County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 322 significant power outages in McKean County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27–30, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,953 customers (45.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 26th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 88 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McKean County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,538 customers (6.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27–30, 2020 | 10,953(45.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 30 – May 3, 2017 | 8,359(34.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 21–23, 2020 | 6,451(26.9%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2025 | 6,214(26%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 15–18, 2020 | 5,464(22.8%) | 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 McKean County?
Electric companies with service territory in McKean 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 | |
| Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA) | Cooperative | 19,569 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Smethport - (PA) | Municipal | 1,038 | 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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McKean County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McKean County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McKean 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 McKean County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA), Borough of Smethport - (PA) provide electric service in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in McKean County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27–30, 2020. It peaked at 10,953 customers without power (45.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in McKean County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 322 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 88 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McKean County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/mckean-county