Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2019 | 47 hrs | 3,937 (15%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 70 hrs | 3,676 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 33 hrs | 3,503 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 23 hrs | 2,911 (11%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 1 hrs | 2,756 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bedford County recorded 604 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bedford County started February 25, 2019 (Winter Storm), lasting 47 hours and leaving up to 3,937 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bedford County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bedford County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Bedford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | C | 45th |
| Carbon County | C | 45th |
| Fulton County | C | 46th |
| Northampton County | C | 46th |
| Juniata County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bedford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bedford County recorded 604 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Bedford County's reliability grade?
Bedford County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bedford County?
The worst outage on record started February 25, 2019 (Winter Storm), lasting 47 hours and affecting up to 3,937 customers.