Huntingdon CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 1 hrs | 7,079 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 6 hrs | 6,460 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 3 hrs | 5,667 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 8, 2015 | <1 hr | 4,003 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2017 | 54 hrs | 3,384 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Huntingdon County recorded 383 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Huntingdon County started April 19, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,079 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Huntingdon County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Huntingdon County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Huntingdon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montour County | B | 62nd |
| Lawrence County | C | 60th |
| Lycoming County | C | 59th |
| Lebanon County | C | 58th |
| Northumberland County | C | 58th |
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 Huntingdon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Huntingdon County recorded 383 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Huntingdon County's reliability grade?
Huntingdon County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 61st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Huntingdon County?
The worst outage on record started April 19, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,079 customers.