Kosciusko CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 34 hrs | 13,575 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 25 hrs | 11,019 (27%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 17 hrs | 10,516 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 57 hrs | 10,403 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 20 hrs | 9,800 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Kosciusko County recorded 524 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kosciusko County started July 23, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 13,575 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kosciusko County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kosciusko County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kosciusko County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain County | D | 37th |
| St. Joseph County | D | 37th |
| Vermillion County | D | 34th |
| Newton County | C | 41st |
| Steuben County | C | 42nd |
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 Kosciusko County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Kosciusko County recorded 524 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Kosciusko County's reliability grade?
Kosciusko County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kosciusko County?
The worst outage on record started July 23, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 13,575 customers.