Cumberland County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2016 | 1 hrs | 20,095 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 60 hrs | 18,016 (12%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1 hrs | 15,900 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 3 hrs | 11,686 (8%) | Flood |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 3 hrs | 10,481 (7%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cumberland County recorded 1,446 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cumberland County started November 23, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 20,095 customers without power (13% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cumberland County, with 175 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cumberland County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Cumberland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County | B | 77th |
| Lehigh County | B | 72nd |
| Somerset County | B | 70th |
| Lancaster County | B | 80th |
| Lackawanna County | B | 68th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cumberland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cumberland County recorded 1,446 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Cumberland County's reliability grade?
Cumberland County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cumberland County?
The worst outage on record started November 23, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 20,095 customers.