Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 0 hrs | 5,000 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,938 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 49 hrs | 3,731 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 0 hrs | 3,664 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2017 | 50 hrs | 3,503 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clinton County recorded 652 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinton County started August 17, 2024, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 5,000 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinton County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinton 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 Clinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | C | 45th |
| Carbon County | C | 45th |
| Fulton County | C | 46th |
| Northampton County | C | 46th |
| Juniata County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clinton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clinton County recorded 652 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Clinton County's reliability grade?
Clinton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The worst outage on record started August 17, 2024, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 5,000 customers.