Cambria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 108 hrs | 30,090 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 47 hrs | 15,799 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 23 hrs | 11,072 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 77 hrs | 8,838 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 46 hrs | 8,806 (12%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cambria County recorded 1,299 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cambria County started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 108 hours and leaving up to 30,090 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cambria County, with 137 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cambria County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Cambria County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Elk County | D | 36th |
| Butler County | D | 34th |
| Bradford County | D | 33rd |
| Clearfield County | D | 37th |
| Delaware County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cambria County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cambria County recorded 1,299 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Cambria County's reliability grade?
Cambria County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cambria County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 108 hours and affecting up to 30,090 customers.