Venango 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 85 hrs | 16,300 (56%) | High Wind |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 20 hrs | 9,289 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 11, 2019 | 2 hrs | 7,189 (25%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 11 hrs | 7,084 (24%) | Strong Wind |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 48 hrs | 6,665 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Venango County recorded 901 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Venango County started April 1, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 16,300 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Venango County, with 115 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Venango County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Venango County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | D | 24th |
| Armstrong County | D | 23rd |
| Chester County | D | 23rd |
| Perry County | D | 23rd |
| Columbia County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Venango County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Venango County recorded 901 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Venango County's reliability grade?
Venango County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Venango County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 16,300 customers.