Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.