Howard County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 | 0 hrs | 13,315 (30%) | Tornado |
| Aug 25, 2016 | 77 hrs | 12,600 (28%) | Tornado |
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).
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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 |
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.