Union County, PA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 17 customers in Union County, Pennsylvania were without power, reported by Citizens Electric Co - (PA).
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Citizens Electric Co - (PA) | 17 |
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Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 115 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 22, 2015) left 6,952 customers (24.2% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 44 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 67th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 1,533 customers (5.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22, 2015 | 6,952(24.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 1–2, 2017 | 5,368(18.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–17, 2022 | 3,877(13.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2019 | 3,778(13.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 14, 2021 | 3,505(12.2%) | 1 | 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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union 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 | 17 out | |
| Borough of Mifflinburg - (PA) | Municipal | 1,906 | 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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Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 17 customers in Union County were without power according to Citizens Electric Co - (PA).
Which electric company serves Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Citizens Electric Co - (PA), Borough of Mifflinburg - (PA) provide electric service in Union County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 22, 2015. It peaked at 6,952 customers without power (24.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 115 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/union-county