Elkhart CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Elkhart County, Indiana that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.