Bradford County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.