Montour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2019 | 54 hrs | 8,908 (73%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2022 | <1 hr | 7,282 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 4, 2019 | <1 hr | 7,027 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 8, 2019 | <1 hr | 5,400 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 21, 2025 | <1 hr | 4,991 (41%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Montour County recorded 422 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montour County started April 15, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 54 hours and leaving up to 8,908 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Montour County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montour County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Montour County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon County | B | 61st |
| Lawrence County | C | 60th |
| Lycoming County | C | 59th |
| Lebanon County | C | 58th |
| Northumberland County | C | 58th |
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 Montour County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Montour County recorded 422 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Montour County's reliability grade?
Montour County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montour County?
The worst outage on record started April 15, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 54 hours and affecting up to 8,908 customers.