DeKalb CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2016 | 2 hrs | 2,978 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 20, 2018 | 16 hrs | 2,818 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 2, 2016 | 5 hrs | 2,480 (8%) | Hail |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,471 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,462 (8%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, DeKalb County recorded 236 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in DeKalb County started November 29, 2016, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,978 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in DeKalb County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, DeKalb County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to DeKalb County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | A | 84th |
| Decatur County | A | 84th |
| Wabash County | A | 83rd |
| Shelby County | A | 82nd |
| Huntington County | A | 86th |
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 DeKalb County?
Between 2014 and 2025, DeKalb County recorded 236 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is DeKalb County's reliability grade?
DeKalb County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in DeKalb County?
The worst outage on record started November 29, 2016, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,978 customers.