Brown County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2022 | 57 hrs | 7,373 (65%) | Tornado |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 7 hrs | 6,554 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 41 hrs | 6,187 (55%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 93 hrs | 4,716 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 139 hrs | 3,941 (35%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Brown County recorded 1,270 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brown County started May 21, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 57 hours and leaving up to 7,373 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Brown County, with 154 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brown County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Brown County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Owen County | F | 12th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
| Warrick County | F | 18th |
| Vigo County | F | 20th |
| Jefferson County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Brown County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Brown County recorded 1,270 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Brown County's reliability grade?
Brown County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The worst outage on record started May 21, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 57 hours and affecting up to 7,373 customers.