Potter CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.