Erie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2014 | 2 hrs | 46,555 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| May 7, 2022 | 4 hrs | 31,009 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 127 hrs | 25,425 (15%) | High Wind |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 9 hrs | 23,433 (14%) | Tropical Storm Cristobal |
| Nov 3, 2020 | 2 hrs | 21,960 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Erie County recorded 2,147 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Erie County started November 1, 2014, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 46,555 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Erie County, with 273 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Erie County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Erie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| York County | C | 56th |
| Adams County | C | 56th |
| Centre County | C | 52nd |
| Northumberland County | C | 58th |
| Lebanon County | C | 58th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Erie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Erie County recorded 2,147 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Erie County's reliability grade?
Erie County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Erie County?
The worst outage on record started November 1, 2014, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 46,555 customers.