Howard CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2016 | 11 hrs | 26,416 (60%) | Tornado |
| Aug 25, 2016 | 6 hrs | 23,026 (52%) | Tornado |
| Nov 1, 2015 | 3 hrs | 13,616 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2016 | <1 hr | 13,315 (30%) | Tornado |
| Aug 25, 2016 | 77 hrs | 12,600 (28%) | Tornado |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Howard County recorded 465 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Howard County started August 24, 2016 (Tornado), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 26,416 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Howard County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Howard County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Howard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | C | 48th |
| Bartholomew County | C | 51st |
| Switzerland County | C | 51st |
| Randolph County | C | 51st |
| Blackford County | C | 52nd |
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 Howard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Howard County recorded 465 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Howard County's reliability grade?
Howard County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Howard County?
The worst outage on record started August 24, 2016 (Tornado), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 26,416 customers.