LaPorte County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Indiana
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | 27 hrs | 17,383 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2025 | 55 hrs | 13,137 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 4 hrs | 10,794 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 45 hrs | 10,723 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 3 hrs | 10,211 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, LaPorte County recorded 964 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in LaPorte County started January 1, 2021, lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 17,383 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in LaPorte County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, LaPorte County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 LaPorte County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | D | 30th |
| Elkhart County | D | 29th |
| Pike County | D | 32nd |
| Clay County | D | 33rd |
| Porter County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in LaPorte County?
Between 2014 and 2025, LaPorte County recorded 964 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is LaPorte County's reliability grade?
LaPorte County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in LaPorte County?
The worst outage on record started January 1, 2021, lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 17,383 customers.