- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Mercer Today
By the People, for the People
Thousands Without Power in Trumbull, Mercer Counties
Severe storms knock out electricity for over 3,200 customers in western Pennsylvania
Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:03am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A powerful storm system leaves thousands without power in western Pennsylvania, exposing the region's vulnerability to severe weather.Mercer TodayThousands of customers in Trumbull and Mercer counties in western Pennsylvania are without power after severe storms moved through the region on Wednesday evening. FirstEnergy reported over 2,000 outages in Trumbull County, mostly in Bristol Township, and more than 1,200 outages in Mercer County, primarily in the Stoneboro area. Utility crews have been dispatched to make repairs.
Why it matters
Power outages can disrupt daily life, impact businesses, and pose safety risks, especially during extreme weather events. The affected counties are rural areas where extended power loss can be particularly challenging for residents and local authorities to manage.
The details
The power outages were caused by a storm that brought reports of hail and high winds to the region. FirstEnergy, the local utility provider, is working to restore electricity to the impacted customers as quickly as possible.
- The power outages were reported on Wednesday evening, April 16, 2026.
The players
FirstEnergy
The electric utility company serving customers in Trumbull and Mercer counties.
What’s next
FirstEnergy expects to have the majority of customers' power restored within the next 12 to 24 hours, depending on the extent of damage from the storm.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the vulnerability of rural electric grids to severe weather and the importance of utility providers and local authorities being prepared to respond quickly to power outages in order to minimize disruptions to residents and businesses.
