Crawford County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 | 103 hrs | 23,746 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 76 hrs | 17,010 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 20 hrs | 12,184 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 5 hrs | 10,632 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 50 hrs | 9,743 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 852 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started March 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 103 hours and leaving up to 23,746 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | D | 31st |
| Potter County | D | 30th |
| Delaware County | D | 32nd |
| Clarion County | D | 29th |
| Warren County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crawford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 852 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started March 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 103 hours and affecting up to 23,746 customers.