Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2025 | 71 hrs | 2,709 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 3 hrs | 2,554 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 1 hrs | 2,100 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,096 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,094 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 335 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started April 20, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 2,709 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | C | 46th |
| Carbon County | C | 45th |
| Clinton County | C | 45th |
| Bedford County | C | 45th |
| Berks County | C | 48th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 335 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 2,709 customers.