Northumberland County, PA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Northumberland County, Pennsylvania share live outage data (Citizens Electric Co - (PA)), and none of them report outages here right now. PPL Electric Utilities Corp and Borough of Watsontown - (PA) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Northumberland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Northumberland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Northumberland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–17, 2024) came when a winter storm left 18,268 customers (39.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 48th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Northumberland County has risen recently: about 5 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,014 customers (2.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–17, 2024 | 18,268(39.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2019 | 13,054(28.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 23–24, 2018 | 10,690(23.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 14–17, 2019 | 9,990(21.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 3, 2025 | 9,905(21.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Northumberland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Northumberland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Citizens Electric Co - (PA) | Investor Owned | 7,241 | Reporting | |
| Borough of Watsontown - (PA) | Municipal | 1,197 | 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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Northumberland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Northumberland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Northumberland 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 Northumberland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Citizens Electric Co - (PA), Borough of Watsontown - (PA) provide electric service in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Northumberland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–17, 2024. It peaked at 18,268 customers without power (39.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Northumberland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Northumberland County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/northumberland-county