Potter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2018 | 4 hrs | 2,763 (25%) | Winter Storm |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 5 hrs | 2,718 (25%) | Drought |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 51 hrs | 2,133 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 3 hrs | 2,072 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,067 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Potter County recorded 378 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Potter County started February 7, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 2,763 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Potter County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Potter County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Potter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | D | 31st |
| Clarion County | D | 29th |
| Washington County | D | 31st |
| Warren County | D | 28th |
| Delaware County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Potter County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Potter County recorded 378 outage events, averaging 5.2 hours each.
What is Potter County's reliability grade?
Potter County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Potter County?
The worst outage on record started February 7, 2018 (Winter Storm), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 2,763 customers.