Lackawanna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | 6 hrs | 30,955 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 24 hrs | 28,732 (24%) | Drought |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 24 hrs | 15,588 (13%) | Drought |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 22 hrs | 13,785 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 16 hrs | 10,685 (9%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lackawanna County recorded 1,150 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lackawanna County started July 15, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 30,955 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lackawanna County, with 123 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lackawanna County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lackawanna County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Blair County | B | 67th |
| Snyder County | B | 67th |
| Somerset County | B | 70th |
| Lehigh County | B | 72nd |
| Montour County | B | 62nd |
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 Lackawanna County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lackawanna County recorded 1,150 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Lackawanna County's reliability grade?
Lackawanna County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lackawanna County?
The worst outage on record started July 15, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 30,955 customers.