Forest CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2020 | 19 hrs | 5,824 (92%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 56 hrs | 4,545 (71%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 77 hrs | 4,085 (64%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 53 hrs | 2,822 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 5 hrs | 2,739 (43%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Forest County recorded 1,113 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Forest County started November 15, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 5,824 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Forest County, with 154 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Forest County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Forest County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | F | 5th |
| Pike County | F | 7th |
| Susquehanna County | F | 7th |
| Sullivan County | F | 2nd |
| Monroe County | F | 14th |
Most reliable counties in Pennsylvania
The top 3 counties in Pennsylvania by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | A | 86th |
| Dauphin County | A | 84th |
| Philadelphia County | A | 83rd |
Least reliable counties in Pennsylvania
The bottom 3 counties in Pennsylvania by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | F | 2nd |
| Wayne County | F | 5th |
| Forest County | F | 5th |
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 Forest County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Forest County recorded 1,113 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Forest County's reliability grade?
Forest County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Forest County?
The worst outage on record started November 15, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 5,824 customers.