Westmoreland County, PA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania share live outage data (Duquesne Light Co), and none of them report outages here right now. FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co and REA Energy Coop Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Westmoreland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Westmoreland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 228 significant power outages in Westmoreland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 27 – May 6, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 67,124 customers (35.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 7 min of power per year, close to the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 40th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Westmoreland County has risen recently: about 7 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 5,400 customers (2.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 27 – May 6, 2025 | 67,124(35.6%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 3–4, 2022 | 25,698(13.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 24–27, 2019 | 24,482(13%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 8–10, 2020 | 20,993(11.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 22–23, 2022 | 20,257(10.8%) | 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 Westmoreland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Westmoreland 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 | |
| Duquesne Light | Investor Owned | 617,922 | Reporting | |
| REA Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 22,872 | Not reporting | |
| Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,928 | 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
No Westmoreland County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Westmoreland County
Murrysville, Greensburg
Nearby counties
Westmoreland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Westmoreland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, Duquesne Light Co, REA Energy Coop Inc, Somerset Rural Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in Westmoreland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 27 – May 6, 2025. It peaked at 67,124 customers without power (35.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Westmoreland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 228 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Westmoreland County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/westmoreland-county