Carbon County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 6 hrs | 8,904 (28%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 2 hrs | 7,205 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 70 hrs | 6,946 (21%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 0 hrs | 6,815 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 0 hrs | 6,794 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carbon County recorded 756 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carbon County started March 2, 2018 (Winter Weather), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 8,904 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Carbon County, with 82 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carbon County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Carbon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | C | 45th |
| Bedford County | C | 45th |
| Fulton County | C | 46th |
| Northampton County | C | 46th |
| Juniata County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carbon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carbon County recorded 756 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Carbon County's reliability grade?
Carbon County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carbon County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (Winter Weather), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 8,904 customers.