Centre CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 112 hrs | 36,850 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 1, 2017 | 72 hrs | 19,601 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 74 hrs | 11,414 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 47 hrs | 8,654 (9%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 13 hrs | 8,393 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Centre County recorded 849 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Centre County started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 112 hours and leaving up to 36,850 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Centre County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Centre County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Centre County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County | C | 55th |
| Mifflin County | C | 49th |
| York County | C | 56th |
| Adams County | C | 56th |
| Schuylkill County | C | 48th |
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 Centre County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Centre County recorded 849 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Centre County's reliability grade?
Centre County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Centre County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 112 hours and affecting up to 36,850 customers.