Lycoming County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 | 0 hrs | 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.