Northampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 81 hrs | 45,620 (28%) | Winter Weather |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 4 hrs | 31,448 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 54 hrs | 30,405 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 21, 2019 | 3 hrs | 23,550 (15%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 11 hrs | 19,023 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Northampton County recorded 1,724 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Northampton County started March 2, 2018 (Winter Weather), lasting 81 hours and leaving up to 45,620 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Northampton County, with 204 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Northampton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Northampton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | C | 46th |
| Carbon County | C | 45th |
| Clinton County | C | 45th |
| Bedford County | C | 45th |
| Berks County | C | 48th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Northampton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Northampton County recorded 1,724 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Northampton County's reliability grade?
Northampton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Northampton County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (Winter Weather), lasting 81 hours and affecting up to 45,620 customers.