Pike CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2018 | 83 hrs | 26,915 (67%) | Blizzard |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 141 hrs | 20,536 (51%) | Blizzard |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 4 hrs | 20,464 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 96 hrs | 17,453 (43%) | Drought |
| May 15, 2018 | 95 hrs | 17,383 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 1,234 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started March 2, 2018 (Blizzard), lasting 83 hours and leaving up to 26,915 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 126 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Pennsylvania
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna County | F | 7th |
| Forest County | F | 5th |
| Wayne County | F | 5th |
| Sullivan County | F | 2nd |
| Monroe County | F | 14th |
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 Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 1,234 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started March 2, 2018 (Blizzard), lasting 83 hours and affecting up to 26,915 customers.