Washington 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 29, 2025 | 98 hrs | 37,548 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 98 hrs | 20,856 (18%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 48 hrs | 18,446 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 105 hrs | 17,378 (15%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 27 hrs | 17,130 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 1,705 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 98 hours and leaving up to 37,548 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 262 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | D | 31st |
| Delaware County | D | 32nd |
| Potter County | D | 30th |
| Bradford County | D | 33rd |
| Butler County | D | 34th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 1,705 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 98 hours and affecting up to 37,548 customers.