Bartholomew County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2022 | 47 hrs | 19,615 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 46 hrs | 12,903 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 41 hrs | 9,306 (22%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 15 hrs | 8,511 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 16 hrs | 7,412 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bartholomew County recorded 497 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bartholomew County started May 21, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 47 hours and leaving up to 19,615 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bartholomew County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bartholomew County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bartholomew County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland County | C | 51st |
| Randolph County | C | 51st |
| Blackford County | C | 52nd |
| Howard County | C | 50th |
| Lake County | C | 52nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bartholomew County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bartholomew County recorded 497 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Bartholomew County's reliability grade?
Bartholomew County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bartholomew County?
The worst outage on record started May 21, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 47 hours and affecting up to 19,615 customers.