Fountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2018 | 18 hrs | 3,431 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 11 hrs | 3,354 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 29 hrs | 2,964 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 5 hrs | 2,872 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 6 hrs | 2,777 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fountain County recorded 486 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fountain County started October 20, 2018, lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 3,431 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fountain County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fountain County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Fountain County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County | D | 37th |
| Kosciusko County | D | 38th |
| Vermillion County | D | 34th |
| Newton County | C | 41st |
| Porter County | D | 33rd |
Most reliable counties in Indiana
The top 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | A | 96th |
| Daviess County | A | 95th |
| Boone County | A | 95th |
Least reliable counties in Indiana
The bottom 3 counties in Indiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County | F | 9th |
| Owen County | F | 12th |
| Crawford County | F | 14th |
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 Fountain County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fountain County recorded 486 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Fountain County's reliability grade?
Fountain County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fountain County?
The worst outage on record started October 20, 2018, lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 3,431 customers.