Jay 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 5, 2017 | 2 hrs | 2,557 (27%) | Tornado |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,495 (26%) | Tornado |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,493 (26%) | Tornado |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,493 (26%) | Tornado |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,493 (26%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jay County recorded 268 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jay County started November 5, 2017 (Tornado), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,557 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Jay County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jay County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Jay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer County | B | 76th |
| Hendricks County | B | 75th |
| Scott County | B | 75th |
| Tippecanoe County | B | 75th |
| Orange County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jay County recorded 268 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Jay County's reliability grade?
Jay County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jay County?
The worst outage on record started November 5, 2017 (Tornado), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,557 customers.