Cameron CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | 54 hrs | 3,784 (93%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 29, 2014 | 5 hrs | 3,333 (82%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 9 hrs | 3,272 (81%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,032 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| May 12, 2017 | 1 hrs | 1,779 (44%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cameron County recorded 445 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cameron County started May 15, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 54 hours and leaving up to 3,784 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cameron County, with 68 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cameron County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Cameron County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County | F | 15th |
| Monroe County | F | 14th |
| Greene County | F | 18th |
| Indiana County | F | 18th |
| Perry County | D | 23rd |
Most reliable counties in Pennsylvania
The top 3 counties in Pennsylvania by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | A | 86th |
| Dauphin County | A | 84th |
| Philadelphia County | A | 83rd |
Least reliable counties in Pennsylvania
The bottom 3 counties in Pennsylvania by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | F | 2nd |
| Wayne County | F | 5th |
| Forest County | F | 5th |
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 Cameron County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cameron County recorded 445 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Cameron County's reliability grade?
Cameron County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cameron County?
The worst outage on record started May 15, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 54 hours and affecting up to 3,784 customers.