Schuylkill County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Schuylkill 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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Schuylkill County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Schuylkill County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 288 significant power outages in Schuylkill County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11–16, 2024) came when a winter storm left 30,577 customers (41.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 42 min of power per year, close to the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 41st of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Schuylkill County has risen recently: about 7 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 3,139 customers (4.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11–16, 2024 | 30,577(41.1%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 18–21, 2022 | 21,859(29.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 28–30, 2015 | 15,676(21.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 6, 2021 | 14,378(19.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 14–15, 2021 | 13,723(18.5%) | 2 | 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 Schuylkill County?
Electric companies with service territory in Schuylkill County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (PA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Schuylkill Haven - (PA) | Municipal | 3,033 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of St Clair - (PA) | Municipal | 1,861 | 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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Schuylkill County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Schuylkill County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Borough of Schuylkill Haven - (PA), Borough of St Clair - (PA) provide electric service in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Schuylkill County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11–16, 2024. It peaked at 30,577 customers without power (41.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Schuylkill County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 288 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Schuylkill County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/schuylkill-county