Potter County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Potter 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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Potter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Potter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 214 significant power outages in Potter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 7, 2018) came when a winter storm left 2,763 customers (29.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 23rd of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Potter County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 16–17, 2025) affected 376 customers (4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 7, 2018 | 2,763(29.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 15–16, 2020 | 2,718(29.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 16–18, 2025 | 2,133(22.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 5, 2024 | 2,072(22.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 17–18, 2025 | 2,067(22.1%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Potter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Potter 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 |
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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Potter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Potter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Potter 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 Potter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Tri-County Rural Elec Coop Inc (PA) provide electric service in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Potter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 7, 2018. It peaked at 2,763 customers without power (29.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Potter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 214 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Potter County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/potter-county