Clay County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2 hrs | 10,399 (71%) | Hail |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 82 hrs | 7,811 (53%) | Hail |
| Jun 24, 2016 | 1 hrs | 4,774 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 105 hrs | 4,203 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 2 hrs | 3,787 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clay County recorded 453 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started June 29, 2023 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 10,399 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Porter County | D | 33rd |
| Pike County | D | 32nd |
| Vermillion County | D | 34th |
| Monroe County | D | 30th |
| LaPorte County | D | 30th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clay County recorded 453 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2023 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 10,399 customers.