Bucks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.