Gibson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2019 | <1 hr | 5,509 (26%) | Heat |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 3 hrs | 5,070 (24%) | Heat |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 2 hrs | 5,007 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 6, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,973 (24%) | Flood |
| May 27, 2024 | 25 hrs | 4,793 (23%) | Flood |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gibson County recorded 406 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gibson County started July 23, 2019 (Heat), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 5,509 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gibson County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gibson County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gibson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | B | 62nd |
| White County | B | 62nd |
| Tipton County | B | 63rd |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Dearborn County | B | 61st |
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 Gibson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gibson County recorded 406 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Gibson County's reliability grade?
Gibson County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gibson County?
The worst outage on record started July 23, 2019 (Heat), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 5,509 customers.