Bucks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 114 hrs | 106,525 (43%) | Tropical Storm Isaias |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 115 hrs | 94,231 (38%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 81 hrs | 89,689 (36%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 115 hrs | 74,988 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 98 hrs | 67,756 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Bucks County, Pennsylvania that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bucks County recorded 4,091 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bucks County started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 114 hours and leaving up to 106,525 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bucks County, with 485 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bucks County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bucks County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Venango County | D | 24th |
| Armstrong County | D | 23rd |
| Chester County | D | 23rd |
| Perry County | D | 23rd |
| Columbia County | D | 27th |
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 Bucks County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bucks County recorded 4,091 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Bucks County's reliability grade?
Bucks County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bucks County?
The worst outage on record started August 4, 2020 (Tropical Storm Isaias), lasting 114 hours and affecting up to 106,525 customers.