Jennings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 9 hrs | 5,162 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 27, 2019 | 5 hrs | 3,910 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 24 hrs | 3,089 (22%) | Hail |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 67 hrs | 3,027 (22%) | Ice Storm |
| May 31, 2018 | 51 hrs | 2,870 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jennings County recorded 320 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jennings County started March 1, 2017, lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 5,162 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jennings County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jennings County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Jennings County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | C | 55th |
| Putnam County | C | 54th |
| Marion County | C | 53rd |
| Vanderburgh County | C | 53rd |
| Franklin County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jennings County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jennings County recorded 320 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Jennings County's reliability grade?
Jennings County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jennings County?
The worst outage on record started March 1, 2017, lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 5,162 customers.