York County, PA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in York County, Pennsylvania were without power, reported by Metropolitan Edison Co.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Edison Co | 1 |
Weather alerts
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York County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in York 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 York County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 7–11, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 36,294 customers (18.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Pennsylvania average of 6 hr 7 min. That ranks 49th of 67 Pennsylvania counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in York County has risen recently: about 5 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,764 customers (1.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 7–11, 2023 | 36,294(18.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 12, 2021 | 27,662(14.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 16–18, 2024 | 18,730(9.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 5–6, 2017 | 18,630(9.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 19, 2019 | 17,917(9.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 York County?
Electric companies with service territory in York 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 | |
| PECO | Investor Owned | 1,708,048 | Not reporting | |
| PPL Electric Utilities | Investor Owned | 1,504,019 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 34,923 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Goldsboro - (PA) | Municipal | 389 | Not reporting | |
| Borough of Lewisberry - (PA) | Municipal | 191 | 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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Cities in York County
York, Hanover
Nearby counties
York County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in York County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in York County were without power according to Metropolitan Edison Co.
Which electric company serves York County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co, PECO Energy Co, PPL Electric Utilities Corp, Adams Electric Cooperative Inc and 2 others provide electric service in York County, Pennsylvania.
What was the worst power outage in York County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 7–11, 2023. It peaked at 36,294 customers without power (18.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in York County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 214 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "York County, PA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/pennsylvania/york-county