Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2020 | 4 hrs | 5,068 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 15 hrs | 2,989 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 6 hrs | 2,975 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 11, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,755 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,753 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 371 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started July 27, 2020, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 5,068 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette 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 Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | B | 68th |
| Clark County | B | 69th |
| Grant County | B | 70th |
| Ripley County | B | 66th |
| Delaware County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 371 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started July 27, 2020, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 5,068 customers.