Philadelphia County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Philadelphia 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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Philadelphia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Philadelphia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 30 significant power outages in Philadelphia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 3–5, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 43,823 customers (5.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 65th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Philadelphia County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 19–20, 2025) affected 20,798 customers (2.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 3–5, 2020 | 43,823(5.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 23–24, 2015 | 43,629(5.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 7–8, 2017 | 36,673(4.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 14, 2020 | 32,597(4.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Mar 2–3, 2018 | 32,117(4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Philadelphia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Philadelphia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECO | Investor Owned | 1,708,048 | Not reporting | |
| Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development | Municipal | 201 | 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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Philadelphia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Philadelphia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PECO Energy Co, Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development provide electric service in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Philadelphia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 3–5, 2020. It peaked at 43,823 customers without power (5.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Philadelphia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 30 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Philadelphia County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/philadelphia-county