Hendricks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2020 | 2 hrs | 16,873 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 32 hrs | 13,169 (18%) | Hail |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 14 hrs | 8,302 (11%) | Hail |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 hrs | 7,831 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 hrs | 6,985 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hendricks County recorded 548 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hendricks County started November 17, 2020, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 16,873 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hendricks County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hendricks County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Hendricks County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County | B | 75th |
| Jay County | B | 76th |
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Spencer County | B | 76th |
| Orange County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hendricks County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hendricks County recorded 548 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Hendricks County's reliability grade?
Hendricks County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hendricks County?
The worst outage on record started November 17, 2020, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 16,873 customers.