Elk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | 50 hrs | 7,031 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 48 hrs | 6,514 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 4,733 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 2 hrs | 4,292 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 8, 2017 | 22 hrs | 2,989 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Elk County recorded 420 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Elk County started May 15, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 50 hours and leaving up to 7,031 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Elk County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Elk County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Elk County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cambria County | D | 35th |
| Clearfield County | D | 37th |
| Butler County | D | 34th |
| Mercer County | D | 38th |
| Bradford County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Elk County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Elk County recorded 420 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Elk County's reliability grade?
Elk County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Elk County?
The worst outage on record started May 15, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 50 hours and affecting up to 7,031 customers.