PPL Electric Outage Map & Updates

The PPL Electric Power Outage Map provides real-time information on reported outages.

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Power Outages Are Frustrating

Power outages disrupt your day and plans — and there's nothing you can do to speed them up.

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• Weather-related outages
• Utility repairs
• Restoration time

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PPL Electric Outage Safety Tips

Always avoid downed power lines

and report them immediately to PPL Electric.

Check the PPL Electric outage map

for safe zones and restored regions before venturing out.

Keep fridge doors closed

to preserve food until service is restored.

Helpful Tip: For the most accurate updates, use the official outage map and enable text or email alerts during storms.

PPL Electric Power Outage FAQs

How can I check for power outages in my PPL Electric service area?

The best way to monitor outages in real time is through the PPL Electric Utilities Power Outage Map, available at pplelectric.com/outage. The map provides a real-time view of power interruptions across PPL's Pennsylvania service area, showing affected locations, customer counts, and estimated restoration times.

How often is the PPL Electric outage map updated?

Outage information on the PPL outage map is updated approximately every 10 minutes, with detailed outage status refreshed every 15–30 minutes as conditions change and crews continue restoring power.

Does the outage map show estimated restoration times?

Yes. Once damage has been assessed, the outage map displays Estimated Restoration Times (ERTs) indicating when power is expected to be restored. These estimates may change as restoration work progresses or weather conditions impact recovery efforts.

What information does the PPL Electric outage map show?

The PPL Electric outage map provides real-time outage data commonly expected from major electric utilities, including:

Active outages by location
The number of customers affected
Estimated Restoration Times (ERTs) once crews assess damage
The reported cause of the outage, such as weather or equipment issues
Restoration progress as power is being restored safely

This allows customers to understand the full scope and current status of an outage in their area.

How are outage sizes shown on the PPL Electric outage map?

Outage severity on the PPL map is displayed usingcolor-coded icons:

Green: No outage reported
Yellow: Small outage affecting 1–50 customers
Red: Large outage affecting 51 or more customers

These visual indicators help customers quickly focus on outage severity in their area.

Can I see restoration progress and crew status?

Yes. The outage map shows restoration progress as crews move through assessment, repair, and power restoration phases. While exact crew locations may not always be shown, the map reflects when restoration work is actively underway.

How many customers are currently without power in the PPL service area?

At this time, approximately 378 PPL Electric Utilities customers are without power. This represents an outage percentage of about 0.01%, indicating strong overall system reliability.

How reliable is PPL Electric Utilities?

PPL Electric Utilities maintains a high level of reliability among Pennsylvania electric utilities, with an outage percentage of approximately 0.01%, even during challenging weather conditions.

Pennsylvania Power Outage Context

How does PPL compare to other utilities in Pennsylvania?

Across Pennsylvania:

Approximately 2,151 homes and businesses are currently without power
PECO Energy Company has the highest number of customers without power at 943
REA Energy has the highest outage percentage at 0.36%
PPL Electric Utilities remains at approximately 0.01%

Pennsylvania currently ranks 8th nationwide for total outages and 18th for percentage of customers affected.

Reporting & Safety During Power Outages

How do I report a power outage to PPL?

You can report a power outage:

Online through the PPL Power Outage Map
By texting “OUTAGE” to TXTPPL
By calling PPL's dedicated outage reporting number

If your outage is not shown on the map, reporting it helps crews respond more quickly.

How do I receive outage alerts from PPL Electric?

Customers can sign up for PPL Alerts to receive real-time outage updates by:

Text message
Email
Phone call

These alerts keep you informed as restoration efforts progress.

What should I do if I see a downed power line?

Always prioritize safety:

Stay at least 100 feet away from downed power lines
Assume all downed lines are energized
Report downed lines immediately to PPL

Following safety guidelines helps ensure restoration crews can restore power safely.

Where else can I get updates during major outages?

PPL Electric Utilities also shares outage updates through official communication channels and social media during severe weather events or widespread service disruptions.