Bradford CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2016 | 1 hrs | 8,860 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2017 | 86 hrs | 8,447 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 5 hrs | 7,966 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 20, 2016 | 8 hrs | 7,711 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 6 hrs | 6,260 (17%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bradford County recorded 892 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bradford County started June 16, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,860 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bradford County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bradford County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bradford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County | D | 34th |
| Cambria County | D | 35th |
| Delaware County | D | 32nd |
| Washington County | D | 31st |
| Elk County | D | 36th |
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 Bradford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bradford County recorded 892 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Bradford County's reliability grade?
Bradford County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bradford County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,860 customers.