Carroll County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | 34 hrs | 2,767 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 8 hrs | 1,948 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 2 hrs | 1,932 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 5 hrs | 1,913 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 1 hrs | 1,856 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carroll County recorded 262 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carroll County started August 10, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 2,767 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Carroll County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carroll County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Carroll County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | B | 69th |
| Fayette County | B | 68th |
| Grant County | B | 70th |
| Ripley County | B | 66th |
| Delaware County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carroll County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carroll County recorded 262 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Carroll County's reliability grade?
Carroll County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The worst outage on record started August 10, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 2,767 customers.