Luzerne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2020 | 14 hrs | 31,950 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 27, 2023 | <1 hr | 30,510 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 6, 2024 | <1 hr | 20,920 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2023 | <1 hr | 13,641 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 18 hrs | 13,493 (8%) | Tornado |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Luzerne County recorded 1,245 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Luzerne County started June 11, 2020, lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 31,950 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Luzerne County, with 143 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Luzerne County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Luzerne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | B | 80th |
| Cumberland County | B | 75th |
| Franklin County | A | 82nd |
| Lehigh County | B | 72nd |
| Philadelphia County | A | 83rd |
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 Luzerne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Luzerne County recorded 1,245 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Luzerne County's reliability grade?
Luzerne County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Luzerne County?
The worst outage on record started June 11, 2020, lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 31,950 customers.