Benton CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | 9 hrs | 2,240 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 53 hrs | 1,992 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 20, 2018 | 14 hrs | 1,556 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 9 hrs | 1,430 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 10 hrs | 1,422 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Benton County recorded 213 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Benton County started January 26, 2021, lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 2,240 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Benton County, with 26 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Benton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Benton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Posey County | C | 44th |
| Marshall County | C | 45th |
| Morgan County | C | 43rd |
| Knox County | C | 46th |
| Harrison County | C | 46th |
Most reliable counties in Indiana
The top 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | A | 96th |
| Daviess County | A | 95th |
| Boone County | A | 95th |
Least reliable counties in Indiana
The bottom 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County | F | 9th |
| Owen County | F | 12th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Benton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Benton County recorded 213 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Benton County's reliability grade?
Benton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The worst outage on record started January 26, 2021, lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 2,240 customers.