Beaver CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 | 57 hrs | 38,116 (49%) | Strong Wind |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 75 hrs | 30,551 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 47 hrs | 16,833 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 55 hrs | 16,719 (22%) | Strong Wind |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 80 hrs | 11,833 (15%) | Winter Weather |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Beaver County recorded 824 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Beaver County started March 25, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 57 hours and leaving up to 38,116 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Beaver County, with 115 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Beaver County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Beaver County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | C | 41st |
| Tioga County | C | 41st |
| Westmoreland County | C | 41st |
| Allegheny County | C | 42nd |
| Juniata County | C | 43rd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Beaver County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Beaver County recorded 824 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Beaver County's reliability grade?
Beaver County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Beaver County?
The worst outage on record started March 25, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 57 hours and affecting up to 38,116 customers.