Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Crawford County, Pennsylvania that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.