Boone County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Indiana
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 9 hrs | 4,769 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 5 hrs | 4,467 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 16 hrs | 4,394 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 0 hrs | 3,920 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 2 hrs | 3,909 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Boone County recorded 99 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Boone County started March 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 4,769 customers without power (11% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Boone County, with 14 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Boone County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Boone County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Daviess County | A | 95th |
| Cass County | A | 96th |
| Miami County | A | 92nd |
| Hancock County | A | 92nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Boone County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Boone County recorded 99 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Boone County's reliability grade?
Boone County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Boone County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 4,769 customers.