Beaver County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.