Juniata CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2018 | 6 hrs | 11,836 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 2 hrs | 7,321 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 18 hrs | 5,038 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,852 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 21 hrs | 4,162 (31%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Juniata County recorded 607 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Juniata County started July 17, 2018, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 11,836 customers without power (89% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Juniata County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Juniata County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Juniata County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | C | 42nd |
| Westmoreland County | C | 41st |
| Tioga County | C | 41st |
| Bedford County | C | 45th |
| Clinton County | C | 45th |
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 Juniata County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Juniata County recorded 607 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Juniata County's reliability grade?
Juniata County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Juniata County?
The worst outage on record started July 17, 2018, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 11,836 customers.