Perry County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Pennsylvania
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2023 | 1 hrs | 13,579 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| May 5, 2020 | 2 hrs | 11,237 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 13, 2017 | 23 hrs | 10,954 (51%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 5, 2020 | 3 hrs | 9,828 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 1 hrs | 8,204 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Perry County recorded 1,094 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Perry County started March 27, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 13,579 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Perry County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Perry County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Perry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County | D | 23rd |
| Armstrong County | D | 23rd |
| Venango County | D | 24th |
| Bucks County | D | 24th |
| Columbia County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Perry County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Perry County recorded 1,094 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Perry County's reliability grade?
Perry County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Perry County?
The worst outage on record started March 27, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 13,579 customers.