Elkhart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | 70 hrs | 23,112 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 44 hrs | 13,676 (18%) | Lightning |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 72 hrs | 13,408 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 64 hrs | 12,789 (16%) | Hail |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 51 hrs | 12,750 (16%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Elkhart County recorded 1,065 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Elkhart County started August 11, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 23,112 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Elkhart County, with 165 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Elkhart County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Elkhart County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| LaPorte County | D | 30th |
| Monroe County | D | 30th |
| Starke County | D | 27th |
| Pike County | D | 32nd |
| Jefferson County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Elkhart County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Elkhart County recorded 1,065 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Elkhart County's reliability grade?
Elkhart County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Elkhart County?
The worst outage on record started August 11, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 23,112 customers.