Clearfield CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 115 hrs | 18,317 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1 hrs | 13,114 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 37 hrs | 11,601 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 74 hrs | 10,895 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 72 hrs | 10,346 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clearfield County recorded 863 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clearfield County started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 115 hours and leaving up to 18,317 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clearfield County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clearfield County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clearfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | D | 38th |
| Elk County | D | 36th |
| Cambria County | D | 35th |
| Butler County | D | 34th |
| Bradford County | D | 33rd |
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 Clearfield County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clearfield County recorded 863 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Clearfield County's reliability grade?
Clearfield County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clearfield County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 115 hours and affecting up to 18,317 customers.