Gibson 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 23, 2019 | 0 hrs | 5,509 (26%) | Tropical Storm Barry |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 3 hrs | 5,070 (24%) | Heat |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 2 hrs | 5,007 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 1 hrs | 4,973 (24%) | Flood |
| May 27, 2024 | 25 hrs | 4,793 (23%) | Flood |
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 (Tropical Storm Barry), lasting 0 hours 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).
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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 |
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 (Tropical Storm Barry), lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 5,509 customers.