Somerset County, PA Power Outages
Utilities serving Somerset 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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Somerset County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Somerset County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 261 significant power outages in Somerset County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 8–9, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,603 customers (28.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 51st of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Somerset County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 789 customers (2.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 8–9, 2020 | 9,603(28.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 28, 2018 | 6,593(19.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 26, 2019 | 5,828(17.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 11–16, 2020 | 4,808(14.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 10–12, 2016 | 4,435(13%) | 3 | 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 Somerset County?
Electric companies with service territory in Somerset 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 | |
| Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,928 | Not reporting | |
| Bedford Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,601 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Berlin - (PA) | Municipal | 1,212 | Not reporting | |
| Hooversville Boro Elec Lgt Co | Municipal | 364 | 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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Somerset County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Somerset County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Somerset 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 Somerset County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Bedford Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Borough of Berlin - (PA) and 1 others provide electric service in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Somerset County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 8–9, 2020. It peaked at 9,603 customers without power (28.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Somerset County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 261 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Somerset County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/somerset-county