Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 14 hrs | 11,902 (42%) | Hail |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 24 hrs | 7,210 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 5 hrs | 5,489 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 2 hrs | 5,183 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 18, 2023 | 1 hrs | 5,166 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 246 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started April 3, 2025 (Hail), lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 11,902 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 32 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | B | 74th |
| Orange County | B | 75th |
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Scott County | B | 75th |
| Hendricks County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 246 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started April 3, 2025 (Hail), lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 11,902 customers.