Lycoming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2017 | 56 hrs | 17,743 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 2 hrs | 8,219 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 22, 2023 | <1 hr | 8,132 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 20 hrs | 6,886 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 7 hrs | 6,632 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lycoming County recorded 852 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lycoming County started May 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 17,743 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lycoming County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lycoming County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lycoming County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon County | C | 58th |
| Lawrence County | C | 60th |
| Northumberland County | C | 58th |
| Huntingdon County | B | 61st |
| 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 Lycoming County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lycoming County recorded 852 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Lycoming County's reliability grade?
Lycoming County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lycoming County?
The worst outage on record started May 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 17,743 customers.